# PhotoSync vs SideTVs

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.

SideTVs is free to download; PhotoSync costs $0.99 up front. PhotoSync sells 2 in-app purchases, 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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoSync | SideTVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-backup-to-pc/id6771433800/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [绍龙 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882898227) | [强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896609908) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosync-backup-to-pc/id6771433800)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoSync Cloud Backup | $0.99 | per month |
| PhotoSync Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### SideTVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidetvs/id6776528084)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and SideTVs on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*