Comparison

Sync vs Cloud File Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Sync

This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

Highlights
  • File synchronization
  • Backup and restore
  • Local and cloud drive support
  • Built-in file manager
  • Web server for Wi-Fi sharing
  • Customizable transfer tasks
Features
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Keep a safe copy of everything that matters. Sync is the multi-cloud backup app that backs up, restores, and syncs your files across your iPhone/iPad, USB and external drives, and 5 major cloud services — so whatever happens, you have a copy and a way to get it back. 5 sync modes | 5 cloud services | 4 platforms PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Set up a backup task once — choose what to protect and where it goes — then run it whenever you want. You decide what's backed up, and nothing moves your files in the background. EVERY CLOUD YOU USE Back up and sync your OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more — connect as many as you need, all in one app instead of juggling five separate apps: • OneDrive • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • Amazon S3 BACK UP BEYOND THE CLOUD Back up and sync straight to USB and external drives too, so you're covered even without an internet connection. Or keep files right on your device: Private Drive is secure in-app storage just for Sync, and Public Drive shares files with your other apps through Finder/Files. GET ANY FILE BACK Browse every file across every connected drive from one place, and pull back anything you need — no separate file manager required. CONTROL HOW YOUR FILES FLOW Five modes give you exact control over your file backup and cloud sync — not one-size-fits-all: • Full Sync • Backup • Restore • Backup Sync • Restore Sync The three sync modes — Full Sync, Backup Sync, and Restore Sync — only transfer changed files, so repeat runs stay fast. SHARE FILES OVER WI-FI Turn your device into a local web server: anyone on the same Wi-Fi can browse and download the files and folders you choose, straight from their browser. No cloud upload, no cables. READY ON EVERY DEVICE Also available for Android, macOS, and Windows — so you can back up from whatever device you're on. FREE TO START Connect one drive and try Sync at no cost (ad-supported, with usage limits). GO PREMIUM One upgrade unlocks every cloud service, USB and external drive support, and removes ads — as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whatever happens — a new device, a bigger drive, or a file you need back — your files are ready. Download Sync and keep a copy of everything that matters. For additional help and guides, please visit https://sync.miciniti.com/help Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cloud File Explorer

Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. This app allows for efficient file operations, organization, and local file management, including encryption and compression.

Highlights
  • Access multiple cloud drives
  • File upload, download, delete, rename
  • Create new files and folders
  • Local file management
  • File encryption
  • Zip compression and extraction
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
Features
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Cloud File Explorer is an excellent cloud storage file explorer. Now network drive everywhere, in life and work, we often file the documents stored in the cloud server, such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive,Box,Mega,Yandex, and so on. Cloud File Explorer is a powerful cloud server can access many clients, you can access dozens of cloud servers, greatly save time. Specifically as follows: **** Support iCloud Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, cut, mail files. **** Supports Dropbox, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support OneDrive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support for Google Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support Box, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Facilitate and efficient manage local files. * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Encryption folder, protect your files * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and Cancel all operate * Transferring files by wifi and iTunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Open email attachments * Photo import Supported * Open files in other applications * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible

Screenshots

Sync4 screens
Cloud File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sync at 3.7 against Cloud File Explorer's 3.3. Sync also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 23%). Cloud File Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cloud File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 23% of Cloud File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sync versus Cloud File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncCloud File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings) — better3.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMiciniti Technologies锦文 游

Customer experience

Sync

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

Cloud File Explorer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sync

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1-hour trial (Web Server)Free
  • Dropbox Drive$4.99
  • Google Drive$4.99
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  • OneDrive$4.99
  • Box Drive$4.99
  • Amazon S3 Drive$5.99
  • Public Drive$5.99
  • Web Server$5.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Cloud File Explorer

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99

Questions

Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud File Explorer free?
Cloud File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sync or Cloud File Explorer?
Sync is rated higher. Sync averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cloud File Explorer averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do Sync or Cloud File Explorer have ads?
Both Sync and Cloud File Explorer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sync or Cloud File Explorer?
Sync ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud File Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cloud File Explorer on September 30, 2026.

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