Comparison

Smart HDD vs ZippySync

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

Head to head
About

Smart HDD

Features
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1. 同时支持iPhone和iPad的iOS平台。 2. 支持播放移动硬盘的视频、音频,浏览图片。 3. 支持使用第三方软件查看文档。 4. 支持删除文件操作。 5. 此为一代智能硬盘客户端。

About

ZippySync

This app allows you to create a private cloud photo album on your home devices. It preserves original photo and video quality, freeing up phone storage while ensuring your data remains secure and local.

Highlights
  • Secure private cloud storage
  • Preserves original quality and metadata
  • Flexible sync options
  • Efficient management tools
  • Free up mobile storage
  • Supports SMB and WebDAV protocols
Features
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Effortless Backup. Privacy First. Your Personal & Secure Cloud Album! SuixinChuan helps you easily build a private cloud photo album at home. With just a router, computer (supporting SMB protocol), and a hard drive or USB stick, you can back up photos, live photos, and videos. Original quality is preserved, freeing up phone storage — safe, simple, and convenient. 【Key Features】 1. Secure Private Cloud Storage Back up photos and videos using your home devices. Original files are preserved with full EXIF metadata — no compression, no loss. 2. Flexible Sync Options Choose from full sync, incremental sync, or selective sync to suit various scenarios. 3. Efficient Management Tools Browse, upload, download, delete, and share — all in one place for maximum convenience. 【Use Cases】 • Free Up Mobile Storage: Offload your photos and videos to a hard drive or USB stick and keep your phone light and fast. • Protect Your Privacy: All data stays local on your own devices — no third-party cloud involved. Say goodbye to privacy concerns. • Share Family Moments: Back up precious memories like your baby’s first steps or family gatherings, and share them easily with loved ones. 【Three-Level Backup Principle】 We follow the “Local Backup + Private Cloud + Public Cloud” model to ensure your data is triple protected and reliably stored. 【Supported Protocols】 • SMB Protocol: Seamlessly connect to compatible routers, computers, and storage devices. • WebDAV Protocol: Enables remote access and sync. • Aliyun Drive, Baidu Cloud: Combine local and cloud storage for added security and flexibility. 【How to Enable SMB Protocol】 On Routers: 1. Log in to the router’s admin page (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). 2. Find the file sharing/SMB settings and enable SMB. 3. Set up shared folders with a username and password, then save and apply. On Windows: 1. Go to “Control Panel” > “Programs and Features”. 2. Click “Turn Windows features on or off” and check “SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support”. 3. Restart your computer to apply changes. On macOS: 1. Open “System Preferences” > “Sharing”. 2. Enable “File Sharing” and under “Options”, check “Share files and folders using SMB”. 3. Select folders and set user permissions as needed. Once set up, the SuixinChuan app can access your local storage via SMB for secure and seamless backup. Download SuixinChuan Now and Start Your Private Cloud Journey!

Screenshots

Smart HDD4 screens
ZippySync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZippySync at every 9 days against Smart HDD's every 2 months. Smart HDD's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart HDD ships an update every 2 months, ZippySync every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart HDD versus ZippySync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart HDDZippySync
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer汉福 陈凯 付

In-app purchases

None

Smart HDD

No in-app purchases

None

ZippySync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart HDD free?
Smart HDD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZippySync free?
ZippySync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart HDD or ZippySync have ads?
Neither Smart HDD nor ZippySync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart HDD or ZippySync?
Smart HDD ships an update every 2 months, and ZippySync every 9 days. Most recently, Smart HDD was updated on October 2, 2026 and ZippySync on October 24, 2026.

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