# Sync vs myTextViewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myTextViewer at none against Sync's 11. myTextViewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (156 vs 26). Sync's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Sync against 3.7 for myTextViewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 156 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 54% of myTextViewer's.

Sync ships an update every 2 months, myTextViewer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464/reviews) | [3.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miciniti Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847893750) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 1-hour trial (Web Server) | Free | one-time |
| Dropbox Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazon S3 Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Public Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Web Server | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync free?

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

### Is myTextViewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sync or myTextViewer?

Sync and myTextViewer are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 156 ratings respectively.

### Do Sync or myTextViewer have ads?

Sync shows ads; myTextViewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sync or myTextViewer?

Sync ships an update every 2 months, and myTextViewer every 12 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on September 10, 2026 and myTextViewer on September 9, 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.*