Comparison

Sync vs IDrive Photo Backup

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

IDrive Photo Backup

Securely back up all your mobile photos and videos in their original resolution. This app also supports backups for Macs and offers convenient restore options. Share your memories easily and view them by timeline.

Highlights
  • Mobile photo and video backup
  • Mac backup
  • Original resolution backup
  • Supercharged backup and restore
  • Share backed up photos
  • Timeline view
Features
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IDrive® Photo Backup - Simple backup and restore app for mobile photos and videos - Backup for Macs - Original resolution - Faster than most competing services IDrive® Photos Features: - Save all photos and videos from your iOS device. - Backup data from your Macs, including the photos on it. - Backup the entire device gallery with Supercharged Backup. - Backup all the photos and videos in their original resolution. - Restore selected photos or use Supercharged restore to recover the entire gallery from the cloud. - Share backed up photos with your friends and family. - Use timeline to view the pictures from a particular time period.

Screenshots

Sync4 screens
IDrive Photo Backup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IDrive Photo Backup at 4.3 against Sync's 3.7. IDrive Photo Backup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (698 vs 26). Sync's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, update cadence, 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. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and IDrive Photo Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IDrive Photo Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDrive Photo Backup has 698 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 39% of IDrive Photo Backup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sync ships an update every 2 months, IDrive Photo Backup monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sync versus IDrive Photo Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncIDrive Photo Backup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (26 ratings)4.3 (698 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26698 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMiciniti TechnologiesIDrive Incorporated

Customer experience

Sync

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

IDrive Photo Backup

All ratings698 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative55.2%

Bugs and requests

Sync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IDrive Photo Backup

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App won't open or launch
  • Incomplete/failed backups
  • Sync issues and delays
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices
  • Unexpected data loss or deletion

Requested features

5 requests
  • Location data for photos
  • Hidden folder with passcode protection
  • Recycle bin for deleted items
  • Improved photo/video organization tools
  • Better integration with other platforms

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
5 purchases

IDrive Photo Backup

Subscriptions3
  • Auto Renewal for IDrive Photos$2.991 Year
  • Auto Renewal for IDrive Photos$4.991 Year
  • Auto Renewal for IDrive Photos$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • IDrive Photos 100GB plan$2.99
  • IDrive Photos 500GB plan$9.99

Questions

Is Sync free?
Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDrive Photo Backup free?
IDrive Photo Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sync or IDrive Photo Backup?
IDrive Photo Backup is rated higher. Sync averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while IDrive Photo Backup averages 4.3 from 698 ratings.
Do Sync or IDrive Photo Backup have ads?
Sync shows ads; IDrive Photo Backup does not.
Which is updated more often, Sync or IDrive Photo Backup?
Sync ships an update every 2 months, and IDrive Photo Backup monthly. Most recently, Sync was updated on September 10, 2026 and IDrive Photo Backup on September 23, 2026.

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