# Sync vs TotalSync

The clearest difference is rating: TotalSync at 5.0 against Sync's 3.7. TotalSync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Sync's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, update cadence 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. TotalSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

TotalSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sync has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync | TotalSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalsync-sync-without-cloud/id1573332510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miciniti Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847893750) | [Akruto, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440170647) |

## 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 |


### TotalSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totalsync-sync-without-cloud/id1573332510)

Securely store, manage, and share files across your own devices without relying on cloud storage. This app ensures your data remains private and under your control, connecting devices via encrypted connections for safe file sharing.

**Highlights:** Secure file storage, Cross-device file management, Encrypted connections, Private file sharing, No cloud dependency

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync free?

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

### Is TotalSync free?

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

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

TotalSync is rated higher. Sync averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while TotalSync averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sync or TotalSync have ads?

Sync shows ads; TotalSync does not.

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

Sync ships an update every 2 months, and TotalSync every 2 months. Most recently, Sync was updated on September 29, 2026 and TotalSync on September 16, 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.*