Comparison

PhotoSync vs SideTVs

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

Head to head
About

PhotoSync

Transfer photos and videos from your phone to your computer wirelessly over Wi-Fi. It prioritizes privacy by avoiding cloud servers and cables, offering automatic discovery and incremental backups for large libraries.

Highlights
  • Private Wi-Fi photo transfer
  • No cloud server or cable needed
  • Automatic device discovery
  • Incremental backups
  • Resumable uploads
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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PhotoSync backs up the photos and videos on your phone to your own computer over Wi-Fi — no cable, no account, no middleman. Or send them straight to your own cloud drive. WHY PHOTOSYNC · Private by design. Photos move between your own devices and your own accounts. We run no server and never see them. · No setup. Open the app on both ends and they find each other, like AirDrop. · Only what's new. The second backup takes seconds. · Built for big libraries. Thousands of photos and tens of GB of video, with resumable transfers — a dropped connection won't make you start over. CLOUD BACKUP (optional) Back up to your own Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Photos go straight from your phone to your account. Free for 7 days . Everything above stays free. NO APP ON THAT COMPUTER? Open a browser and pick photos off your phone — works on any computer on the same Wi-Fi. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open PhotoSync on your computer. 2. Open it on your phone; it finds the computer automatically. 3. Tap Sync. Photos land on your computer, sorted into folders by album. Your phone and computer need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sfss5362.github.io/photosync/privacy.html

About

SideTVs

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for smart TVs
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • ADB control for Android TVs
  • Media and document casting
  • App management (Pro)
  • Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
Features
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd

Screenshots

PhotoSync4 screens
SideTVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideTVs at 100% against PhotoSync's 33%. SideTVs also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SideTVs is free to download; PhotoSync costs $0.99 up front. PhotoSync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SideTVs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of PhotoSync's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideTVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoSync versus SideTVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoSyncSideTVs
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer绍龙 朱强 王

Customer experience

PhotoSync

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

SideTVs

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoSync

Subscriptions1
  • PhotoSync Cloud Backup$0.991 Month
2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree

Questions

Is PhotoSync free?
PhotoSync costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoSync or SideTVs?
SideTVs is rated higher. PhotoSync averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SideTVs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PhotoSync or SideTVs have ads?
Neither PhotoSync nor SideTVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhotoSync or SideTVs?
PhotoSync ships an update monthly, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, PhotoSync was updated on October 20, 2026 and SideTVs on October 24, 2026.

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