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PhotoSync
Hamburg, Germany
What it is
PhotoSync transfers and backs up photos and videos between mobile devices, computers, NAS devices, and cloud services. Mobile devices and computers can transfer over local Wi-Fi; the maker says these transfers remain on the local network. The free Companion app connects iPhone, iPad, or Android devices with Windows PCs and Macs, while Linux connections use SFTP, FTP, or SMB. NAS and personal-cloud transfers support FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV, with services such as Synology, QNAP, ownCloud, and Nextcloud. Other listed destinations include Dropbox, Google Photos, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Flickr, OneDrive, and more. Autotransfer can back up new media to supported destinations, though on iOS its available triggers are limited to location-based transfer and charging. PhotoSync preserves EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata and supports RAW photos. It can also transfer directly between iOS and Android devices over Wi-Fi when both have the app and share a network. A free plan is available; full-size transfers, RAW, NAS, and cloud features are listed as paid features.
For and against
For
- Local Wi-Fi transfers stay on the local network.
- Supports NAS and personal-cloud transfer protocols.
- Preserves EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata.
- Supports direct Wi-Fi transfer between iOS and Android.
Against
- Full-size transfers are listed as paid features.
- RAW, NAS, and cloud features are listed as paid.
- iOS autotransfer triggers are limited to location and charging.
The verdict
PhotoSync supports a wide range of transfer destinations and connection methods, including local-network and direct device transfers. Check which transfer capabilities are included in the free plan and which are listed as paid.
Who it suits
PhotoSync suits people who want to move or back up photos and videos among mobile devices, computers, NAS devices, and cloud services. It may also suit photographers who want RAW transfer or metadata preservation.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited transfers · reduced transfer quality · no ads
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
PhotoSync Premium Monthly
Autotransfer · automatic backup · Premium features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
PhotoSync Pro Lifetime
Full-quality transfers · RAW/HEIC support · current Pro features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
PhotoSync Premium Yearly
Autotransfer · automatic backup · Premium features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
PhotoSync Premium Lifetime
Autotransfer · automatic backup · Premium features
Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Premium
Pro features plus autotransfer, camera, Siri workflows, S3/Backblaze/Wasabi, client-side encryption, and camera tethering
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photosync-app.com
Pro
Full-size transfers; RAW and HEIC/HEVC transfer; computer, device, NAS, and cloud transfers
Read 30 Sep 2026 · photosync-app.com
On the record
- Autotransfer triggers
- Android supports Wi-Fi, location, schedules, instant transfer and charging triggers; iOS is limited to location and charging triggers.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Background backup
- Autotransfer can back up new media automatically to computers, NAS devices, wireless storage and supported cloud services.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Camera support
- Premium camera functions support Wi-Fi or USB connections for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Lumix, Fujifilm and Olympus cameras.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Client-side encryption
- On iOS Premium, media can be encrypted before transfer to NAS or file-based cloud targets, with Rclone and OpenSSL workflows supported.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Listed cloud and photo integrations include Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, Amazon S3, Flickr, SmugMug, OneDrive, Box, Backblaze, Wasabi, Zenfolio, PhotoPrism, pCloud, InfiniCLOUD and SugarSync.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company capital
- CompanyHouse lists €27,000 share capital for touchbyte GmbH.companyhouse.de · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- CompanyHouse records touchbyte GmbH as founded on 10 March 2010.companyhouse.de · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal identity
- The maker is touchbyte GmbH, registered in Hamburg with HRB 112995.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Computer transfers
- The free PhotoSync Companion supports transfers between iPhone, iPad, or Android devices and Windows PCs or Macs.photosync-app.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Desktop requirements
- Current downloads list macOS 10.9 or later for Companion and Windows 10 or later for Companion, while the specifications page documents older legacy compatibility.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Direct device transfer
- iOS and Android devices can exchange media directly over Wi-Fi, and iOS devices can also use Bluetooth.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The support center provides searchable categories for basics, connectivity, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, cloud, NAS, encryption and camera use.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The maker says PhotoSync can encrypt photos and videos before transfer for storage on NAS and file-based cloud services, and marks this feature as iOS-only and Premium.photosync-app.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Encryption key handling
- Encryption keys remain on the device and users are instructed to back them up; Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode can protect access.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Documented automation interfaces are Siri Shortcuts and MDM configuration; no public PhotoSync API or SDK documentation is provided.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- File conversion
- Optional conversions include HEIC to JPEG and HEVC to H264 on iOS.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The legal page describes PhotoSync as a commercial application from touchbyte GmbH, with no open-source licence stated.photosync-app.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: automation failures
- Google Play reviewers report that the paid autotransfer feature can stop running, forget its target folder or work only intermittently.appbrain.com · read 15 Oct 2026
