Comparison

Sync vs Box Events

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

Head to head
About

Sync

Securely store, access, and share your files with end-to-end encryption. This cloud storage solution allows you to sync data across all your devices and collaborate with others through shared folders. Protect your sensitive information with robust privacy features.

Highlights
  • 5 GB free secure cloud storage
  • Access files from any device
  • Secure file sharing via links
  • Collaborate with shared folders
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Access controls
Features
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Sync’s encrypted cloud storage keeps your files safe, secure and private. Access your files from all of your computers and devices easily, and share your files securely with anyone. Features: * Get 5 GB of secure cloud storage free * Access files stored on any computer or device, from your phone or tablet * Upload your photos and videos to Sync * Send large files easily with links * Collaborate and share with teams through shared folders * Protect your files with built-in encryption and access controls How Sync protects your privacy: Sync's end-to-end encrypted cloud storage ensures that only you can access your data. We can't read your files - nor would we want to - ensuring that your documents, photos and videos are safeguarded from unauthorized access. We'd love your feedback! Contact us using the support link below.

About

Box Events

Enhance your event experience with real-time updates, networking opportunities, and detailed session information. Connect with other attendees, explore exhibitor details, and personalize your event schedule.

Highlights
  • Real-time updates and interaction
  • Activity feed with trending sessions
  • Detailed event agendas and speaker info
  • Attendee networking and connection
  • Exhibitor exploration
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Explore event agendas, access session information, create personalized schedules, interact with other attendees and expand your network to get the most out of each Box event. Features: * Update: share photos, leave comments and ask questions in real time * Activity feed: view attendee comments, event photos, trending sessions and other topics * Agenda: view full event agendas and related information (session time, room number, speaker information, etc.) * Users: see who’s at the event and connect with them on the app * Exhibitors: explore Box partners in the Partner Pavilion (when applicable)

Screenshots

Sync4 screens
Box Events1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Box Events at 5.0 against Sync's 4.2. Box Events also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Sync's advantage is ratings volume (830 vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Box Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync has 830 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sync ships an update monthly, Box Events every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sync versus Box Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncBox Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (830 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings830 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSync.com Inc.Box, Inc.

Customer experience

Sync

All ratings821 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative39.4%

Box Events

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sync

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unreliable camera roll backup
  • Inconsistent file sync across devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to access offline files
  • Sync issues when switching devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved iOS app integration with Files app
  • Video playback and streaming support
  • Bulk file management (rename, move, delete)
  • Advanced sharing options and controls
  • Better background sync for photos/videos

Box Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sync

No in-app purchases

None

Box Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Events free?
Box Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sync or Box Events?
Box Events is rated higher. Sync averages 4.2 out of 5 from 830 ratings, while Box Events averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Sync or Box Events have ads?
Neither Sync nor Box Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sync or Box Events?
Sync ships an update monthly, and Box Events every 5 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on October 24, 2026 and Box Events on October 7, 2026.

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