Comparison

SYNCNEL vs GTF

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

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About

SYNCNEL

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SYNCNEL is file sharing service for company that worries about securities of contents. You can view shared contents in the company. This application is only iOS7.

About

GTF

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[About Global Tax Free] Global Tax Free is Korea’s leading tax refund service provider, established in 2005. With a nationwide network of more than 12,000 affiliated stores, including over 200 department stores, Global Tax Free holds approximately 60% of Korea’s tax refund market. Following its successful operations in Korea and Singapore, Global Tax Free established its Japanese subsidiary in 2012 and has since provided innovative tax refund solutions powered by advanced technology. The Global Tax Free App streamlines tax-free registration for international visitors by enabling passport scanning, purchase registration, and tax refund processing directly from a smartphone. Designed for speed, accuracy, and ease of use, the app allows users to complete the entire tax-free registration process quickly and efficiently. Real-time feedback helps detect input errors and missing information, reducing registration mistakes and improving operational efficiency. The app is fully compatible with Japan’s new tax refund system scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026. Automatic updates ensure a seamless transition to the new system without additional setup or maintenance. [How to Use] The Global Tax Free App makes tax-free registration simple and efficient in just two easy steps. ■ STEP 1: Register Purchaser Information Simply scan the purchaser’s passport using your smartphone camera. The app automatically extracts and enters the required information, reducing manual input and improving accuracy. ■ STEP 2: Register Purchase Information The intuitive and user-friendly interface allows quick and easy registration of purchased items. Integration with compatible POS systems further improves accuracy and speeds up the registration process. [Main Features] • Supports passport scanning for passports with MRZ codes issued worldwide • Supports QR code scanning for tax-free procedures through Visit Japan Web • One-touch tax-free registration through integration with compatible POS systems (availability may vary by POS provider) • Easy registration by scanning QR codes on purchase receipts (availability may vary by POS provider) • Real-time feedback confirms successful tax-free registration • Fully compatible with Japan’s new tax refund system scheduled for November 1, 2026 • Includes a fee calculation feature compatible with the upcoming refund-based system • Supports Japanese, English, and Korean [Services Offered] • Initial setup fee: ¥0 • Free app installation • Complimentary monthly marketing reports • Customer support available 365 days a year • Dedicated sales and support teams serving the Kanto, Kansai, Kyushu, and Okinawa regions • Fast and reliable support from implementation through daily operations • Nationwide support coverage planned for the future [Support Contact] TEL: 03-5544-8371 MAIL: info@global-taxfree.jp Telephone reception hours: 08:00-22:00 Email reception: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year [Company Information] Company Name: Global Tax Free-Planet Co., Ltd. Address: 5-2-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 IsaI AkasakaA 2002 TEL: 03-5544-8371 Reception hours: 08:00-22:00 (After-hours support available in emergencies) MAIL: info@global-taxfree.jp 24-hour email reception

Screenshots

SYNCNEL4 screens
GTF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GTF at fortnightly against SYNCNEL's every 2 months. SYNCNEL's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYNCNEL ships an update every 2 months, GTF fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SYNCNEL versus GTF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNCNELGTF
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfeedtailor Inc.GLOBAL TAXFREE CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

SYNCNEL

No in-app purchases

None

GTF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYNCNEL free?
SYNCNEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GTF free?
GTF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYNCNEL or GTF have ads?
Neither SYNCNEL nor GTF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYNCNEL or GTF?
SYNCNEL ships an update every 2 months, and GTF fortnightly. Most recently, SYNCNEL was updated on September 30, 2026 and GTF on October 12, 2026.

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