Comparison

SyncDrop vs PhotoNest Backup

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SyncDrop

Effortlessly sync files, clipboards, and photos across your devices and private cloud. Offers fast, secure transfers with advanced features for photographers and automated backups.

Highlights
  • Universal file and clipboard syncing
  • Cross-platform device transfer
  • Automated photo backup to cloud/NAS
  • Studio Mode for photographers
  • Secure P2P transfers with TLS 1.3
  • No account required for pairing
Features
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SyncDrop is an all-in-one productivity tool designed to break the boundaries between your devices. Whether you’re syncing clipboards, transferring files, or backing up photos to your private cloud, SyncDrop provides a fast, secure, and seamless experience. Main Features: Universal Sync & Transfer * Any File, Any Size: Move files fast between mobile, PC, and NAS with zero compression. * Cross-Platform Clipboard: Copy on one device, paste on another. Sync links and text instantly. * Instant Messaging: Send text messages and notes directly between your own devices without relying on chat apps. The Pro Choice for Photographers * Studio Mode: Capture on mobile, preview on your Mac/PC in full screen instantly. * Deep Metadata: Professional EXIF viewer with full support for focal length (and 35mm equivalent). Automated Backup & Private Cloud * Cloud & NAS Support: Seamless sync with Google Drive, Google Photos, WebDAV, and private NAS. * Smart Rules: Backup only when charging or on trusted Wi-Fi. It’s automation that respects your battery. Speed & Security * Ultra-Fast P2P: Direct connection technology. High-speed transfer even without an internet connection. * TLS 1.3 Encryption: Secure peer-to-peer transfers. Your data never touches a central server. * No Account Required: Quick pairing via QR code. Protect your privacy from day one. Common Scenarios: * Productivity: Copy a link on your phone and paste it directly into your PC browser. * Traveling: No signal? No problem. Use Hotspot Mode to share high-res travel videos with peers. * Storage Saving: Run out of space? Automatically move memories to your PC or NAS. Install SyncDrop today and simplify your multi-device life. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PhotoNest Backup

Features
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PhotoNest Backup copies the photos and videos from your iPhone straight to your own Synology NAS — the storage you already own and control. No third-party cloud. No monthly storage bill that grows forever. Your memories stay on your hardware, on your network. WHY PHOTONEST • Your NAS, your rules. Media is transferred directly from your device to your NAS. We never receive, store or see your photos. • A one-time alternative to renting cloud storage month after month. • Reliable transfers with duplicate detection — nothing is ever uploaded twice. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect to your NAS (address, account and password are stored securely in the iOS Keychain). 2. Choose the destination folder. 3. Tap Back up now — or let PhotoNest Pro do it automatically in the background. FEATURES • Photos and videos at original quality • Smart deduplication — the same item is never uploaded twice • Clear file naming and date-based folders • Pause, resume or cancel any backup • Honest progress: see exactly what was uploaded, skipped or failed • Handles large videos without exhausting memory • Backup history, so you always know what is safe PHOTONEST PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Automatic backups — runs in the background; set it once and forget it • iCloud originals — downloads iCloud-optimized photos, then backs them up too • Full history — keep your complete backup activity, not just the recent 150 Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription (with a 7-day free trial), or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. REQUIREMENTS A Synology NAS with File Station enabled and reachable from your device. Privacy Policy: https://swift2geek.github.io/photonest/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://swift2geek.github.io/photonest/terms.html PhotoNest Backup is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Synology Inc. "Synology" is a trademark of its respective owner.

Screenshots

SyncDrop4 screens
PhotoNest Backup4 screens

Verdict

The call

SyncDrop and PhotoNest Backup are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SyncDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PhotoNest Backup sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SyncDrop versus PhotoNest Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncDropPhotoNest Backup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子昂 陈Vladimir Valter

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SyncDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99
3 purchases

PhotoNest Backup

Subscriptions2
  • PhotoNest Pro$2.991 Month
  • PhotoNest Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • PhotoNest Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is SyncDrop free?
SyncDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoNest Backup free?
PhotoNest Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SyncDrop or PhotoNest Backup have ads?
Neither SyncDrop nor PhotoNest Backup shows ads.

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