# Capsyl

> Your world in sync

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 41,301
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (253 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.5.54
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-26
- **First published:** 2015-10-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive)
- **Website:** [http://synchronoss.com/](http://synchronoss.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://capsyl-core.synchronoss.com/snc-repo/static/legal/en/privacy-notice.html](https://capsyl-core.synchronoss.com/snc-repo/static/legal/en/privacy-notice.html)

## Description

Capsyl protects life’s greatest treasures — your memories. Automatically back up and store photos, videos, messages (SMS/MMS), call logs, contacts, documents and music so you never worry about lost, stolen, or broken devices again. Access your content across all devices, search quickly with automatic people and object tagging, and rediscover moments with Flashbacks.

Edit and enhance photos, share instantly with friends and family, and restore messages or call logs when switching phones or after a reset. Capsyl combines secure cloud storage, intelligent organization, and simple sharing into one seamless experience to keep your world in sync.

## Rankings

- #324,564 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.synchronoss.android.sync.permission.provider`
- `com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Capsyl's secure, user-friendly cloud backup service that supports multiple data types and platforms, with a well-organized interface and special features like photo puzzles. However, several users report difficulties with account sign-up, app initialization errors, and concerns over mandatory access permissions, impacting onboarding and usability.

### Pros

- User-friendly interface and easy to use
- Secure cloud backup for various types of data including photos and media
- Organized and works well across different operating systems
- Good for backing up and restoring essential data
- Includes unique features like photo puzzles

### Cons

- Account sign-up and registration issues, including inability to sign up or create an account
- App showing errors during initialization and login problems
- Requires access to contacts and calls which some users find intrusive

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.synchronoss.pcloud.android.syncdrive)