# Sync vs Play Privacy

Sync and Play Privacy both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Play Privacy's written reviews are positive against 51% of Sync's. Play Privacy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (821 vs 35). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Privacy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Sync against 4.3 for Play Privacy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync has 821 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 94% of Play Privacy's.

Sync ships an update monthly, Play Privacy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync | Play Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (821 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-secure-cloud-storage/id917410266/reviews) | **[4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-privacy-video-storage/id1585821386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **821** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sync.com Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917410265) | [DISOFT CORP LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569895742) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-secure-cloud-storage/id917410266)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 💡 Great value for the price
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🇨🇦 Canadian-based company

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🚧 Outdated and basic UI
- 🔻 Slow upload/download speeds
- 📂 Limited file management options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Play Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-privacy-video-storage/id1585821386)

Securely store and manage your private videos with passcode protection. Upload and keep your content confidential, ensuring only you have access. This app offers a dedicated space for your personal video library.

**Highlights:** Video storage, Passcode protection, Secure access, Private content management, Video uploading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync free?

Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Play Privacy free?

Play Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sync or Play Privacy?

Play Privacy is rated higher. Sync averages 4.2 out of 5 from 821 ratings, while Play Privacy averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do Sync or Play Privacy have ads?

Neither Sync nor Play Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sync or Play Privacy?

Sync ships an update monthly, and Play Privacy every 5 days. Most recently, Sync was updated on October 18, 2026 and Play Privacy on October 5, 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.*