Phonas vs TonfotosSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Phonas
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Phonas turns your NAS into a beautiful photo gallery. Connect via SMB protocol and browse your photos right on your iPhone or iPad β no server-side software required. Works with Everything Works with any device that supports SMB: Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, Windows, macOS, and more. No extra server software to install. If it supports SMB, it works with Phonas. INSTANT LOADING Extracts embedded thumbnails directly from media files with high-concurrency reads. Loads your photo wall instantly β no waiting for server-side thumbnail generation. NATIVE QUALITY Reads original files without transcoding or compression. Displays every photo in full quality, preserving HDR effects and color details. LOCAL CACHE Caches metadata and thumbnails locally. Browse previously viewed content even when offline. SMART RECOGNITION On-device recognition for faces, pets, scenes, and text. Smart search makes finding your photos effortless. FAST BACKUP Quickly upload your local photo library to a designated NAS directory. Back up 1,000 photos in just 1 minute over a gigabit LAN. SUPPORTED FORMATS JPEG, HEIC/HIF, PNG, RAW (ARW, CR2, DNG, NEF, ORF, PEF, RW2), MP4, MOV PRICING Basic features are free forever. Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase β no subscription.
TonfotosSync
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Back up your photos safely β without the cloud TonfotosSync automatically saves your photos to your own PC or NAS β no subscriptions, no tracking, no third-party servers. Your memories stay yours. Why choose TonfotosSync? β’ No cloud required β your photos never leave your control β’ No subscriptions β store unlimited photos for free β’ 100% private β direct encrypted transfer, no intermediaries β’ Simple setup β connect your phone with a QR code in seconds How it works Install Tonfotos on your PC or Mac Scan a QR code from your phone Tap one button β your backup starts Thatβs it. Smart & automatic backup β’ Automatically detects new photos β’ Never duplicates files β’ Resumes from where it stopped β’ Works in the background (when supported) Backup from anywhere Not at home? No problem. TonfotosSync can back up your photos over the internet β no complex setup, no VPN required. Perfect for families Connect multiple phones and build a shared family photo archive in one place. Powered by Tonfotos TonfotosSync works together with Tonfotos β a powerful photo manager for PC and Mac: β’ Browse photos by timeline, folders, or map β’ Find people with advanced face recognition β’ Organize your entire photo archive effortlessly Download Tonfotos here: https://tonfotos.com Start backing up your photos today β and keep your memories safe, private, and under your control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TonfotosSync at none against Phonas's 1. TonfotosSync also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Phonas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TonfotosSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phonas ships an update every 2 weeks, TonfotosSync every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phonas | TonfotosSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ηΊ’ε« ι | Andrey Isaev |
In-app purchases
Phonas
- Unlock Full Features$6.99
TonfotosSync
No in-app purchases









