# Synced Tool

> Open, browse, manage, and upload your files on your Synced Server account.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anchorworks.syncedtool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anchorworks.syncedtool)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.anchorworks.syncedtool`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** eFolder, Inc. dba Axcient
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 30,034
- **Rating:** 3.06 / 5 (118 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.22.4-prod
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-01
- **First published:** 2013-01-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anchorworks.syncedtool)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://axcient.com/privacy-policy/](https://axcient.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Synced Tool is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your file management experience with military-grade security. It allows you to securely open, browse, manage, upload, and share files stored on your Synced Server account. Whether you're working from the office, home, or on the go, this tool ensures you can access your files seamlessly across devices.

Key features include secure viewing and editing within the app or third-party apps, generating secure share links, offline file access with automatic updates, and camera upload integration. It also supports advanced security measures like two-step authentication and offers intuitive local storage management. The fully localized user interface and compatibility with most Android devices make Synced Tool an essential productivity extension for secure file collaboration and business continuity.

## Rankings

- #369,726 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anchorworks.syncedtool.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users find Synced Tool generally promising and reliable, with some appreciating its stability and potential to replace Dropbox. However, the app suffers from frequent crashes, especially during multi-file uploads, syncing and login issues, lack of important features like multi-file selection, and high battery consumption. Connectivity problems with servers also impact usability, making it less suitable for business purposes despite its strengths.

### Pros

- The app is considered great and awesome by some users.
- It is stable and reliable according to certain reviews.
- Allows viewing documents uploaded from a computer.
- Has the potential to replace Dropbox for some users.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, especially when uploading multiple files simultaneously.
- Login and syncing issues requiring users to sign out and back in.
- Incomplete features such as lack of multi-file selection support and inability to assign as a source or target for cloud services.
- Consumes excessive battery power even when not actively used.
- Connectivity problems with servers and local samba server accounts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anchorworks.syncedtool)