Comparison

SyncUp vs Eagle Browser

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

Head to head
About

SyncUp

This open-source client enables peer-to-peer file synchronization between your iOS device and other Syncthing nodes. It allows direct, end-to-end encrypted transfers between your own devices without relying on third-party servers.

Highlights
  • QR code device pairing
  • Folder sharing controls
  • Live status updates
  • Per-folder pause/resume
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Open-source
Features
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SyncUp is an open-source client for the Syncthing protocol. A peer-to-peer file synchronization protocol that has been around since 2014. If you already run a Syncthing node on your computer, NAS, or home server, SyncUp lets your iPhone join the same network of devices and keep selected folders in sync. All transfers happen directly between devices you own, end-to-end encrypted with TLS 1.3. This app does not host or store your files on any third-party server. It connects only to peers you have explicitly authorized. FEATURES • QR code device pairing -> scan a peer's code or display your own. The 56-character device ID never has to be typed by hand. • Folder sharing controls -> accept, ignore, or auto-accept folder offers from peers you trust. • Live status -> folder progress, peer connection state, and incoming offers update in near real time. • Per-folder pause and resume from Settings. HOW SYNC WORKS ON IOS iOS reserves continuous background execution for a small set of app categories that SyncUp does not belong to. Sync runs in the foreground whenever the app is open, and SyncUp also registers two background tasks that the system schedules opportunistically, typically a short window or two per day, with the exact timing controlled by iOS. For an always-online node, run a Syncthing instance on a computer or home server that stays powered on. Your iPhone reconciles against it whenever it next runs. OPEN SOURCE SyncUp is licensed under MPL-2.0. The Syncthing daemon is embedded in-process and the full source code is available on GitHub. REQUIREMENTS You will need at least one other device running Syncthing (on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, or another iOS device with this app) for SyncUp to be useful. Visit syncthing.net to learn more about the protocol.

About

Eagle Browser

Features
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Eagle Private Browser is a privacy-first browser with ad blocking, tracker protection, startup password lock, private photo vault, auto-clear browsing data, and a native floating video player. Block ads, pop-ups, and trackers while keeping your browsing local to your device. Watch web videos in a draggable floating player with Picture-in-Picture, playback speed control, AirPlay, and fullscreen support. Active Blocking · Clear Security Report - Blocks ads, pop-ups, trackers automatically - Simple Security Report — see what's been blocked at a glance - HTTPS First — enforce encrypted connections Startup Password · Your Private Space - Optional startup password protection - Keep your browsing history and private album safe — even if someone else uses your phone Private Album · Hidden Photo Vault - Dedicated private album — images saved here won't appear in your system photo library - Password-protected access, perfect for sensitive or personal photos Auto-Clear Data · Leave No Trace - Automatically clear data when you exit or leave the app in the background - Flexible timing options: App Exit Only / Inactive for 1 min / 1 hour / 1 day - Manual cleanup also available: Clear Cookies / Data & Cache / History Native Floating Video Player (Exclusive Feature) - Intercepts web-based players and replaces them with iOS native player - Supports playback speed (0.5x–2.0x), AirPlay / Cast, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and fullscreen - Floating window — drag anywhere, pinch to resize, snap to edge for auto-hide - Global playback — works across tabs, pages, and even after leaving the original video page - No interference — keep clicking, scrolling, or opening new links while video plays on top Simple & Easy to Use - Clean, intuitive interface — no learning curve - Light / Dark mode toggle - Bookmark, history, new tab — everything you expect from a browser Perfect for users who: - Want to block ads, pop-ups, and trackers - Prefer a browser that leaves no browsing traces - Need password protection + private album - Frequently watch web videos and want a true floating player - Love lightweight, fast, and secure browsing Eagle Private Browser does NOT collect your data - No user tracking - No analytics - No personal data uploads What you browse stays yours. Privacy & Security Note This app does not collect your browsing history, passwords, album content, or any personal data. All auto-clear functions run locally on your device. Video interception and floating playback are processed entirely on-device — no third-party servers involved.

Screenshots

SyncUp4 screens
Eagle Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

SyncUp and Eagle Browser are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncUp ships an update monthly, Eagle Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SyncUp versus Eagle Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncUpEagle Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB40 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperSiddarth Ruchir KumarShenzhen Jirry Jirry Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SyncUp

No in-app purchases

None

Eagle Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SyncUp free?
SyncUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eagle Browser free?
Eagle Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SyncUp or Eagle Browser have ads?
Neither SyncUp nor Eagle Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncUp or Eagle Browser?
SyncUp ships an update monthly, and Eagle Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, SyncUp was updated on October 10, 2026 and Eagle Browser on September 26, 2026.

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