# PhotoSync – Transfer Photos

> Transfer, backup and share photos and videos to computer, NAS and cloud services

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchbyte.photosync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.touchbyte.photosync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.touchbyte.photosync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** touchbyte
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 2,474,368
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (19,907 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2014-04-03
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 112 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchbyte.photosync)
- **Website:** [http://www.photosync-app.com](http://www.photosync-app.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.photosync-app.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy-for-photosync-for-android.html](https://www.photosync-app.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy-for-photosync-for-android.html)

## Description

**PhotoSync** is a versatile and reliable app designed to wirelessly transfer, backup, and share photos and videos among Android devices, iOS devices, computers (Windows and Mac), NAS, and popular cloud/photo services. Trusted by thousands of users with over 10,000 positive reviews, PhotoSync supports cross-platform transfers with native apps, ensuring seamless operation.

Key features include automatic background backup triggered by events like WiFi connection, geolocation, charging, or scheduled times. Users can transfer media directly between devices or to/from NAS devices using SMB, FTP, WebDav protocols. The extension supports major NAS providers such as Synology and QNAP, as well as popular cloud platforms like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Flickr. PhotoSync also interfaces with wireless SD cards and portable storage solutions for comprehensive photo management. Try it free for 7 days and enjoy total user control with continuously updated, secure software.

## Rankings

- #39,365 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.touchbyte.photosync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise PhotoSync for NAS/Samba backups and cross-device transfers, with many noting easy Android-to-iPhone/iPad transfers and reliable NAS backups. However, several reports point to stability issues: the app can freeze or crash, and automatic background uploads can misbehave or upload unintended data. UI and feature gaps—such as limited sorting, restricted folder selection, and setup complexity—are common pain points. Overall, it’s valued for NAS backups and transfers, but reliability and UX improvements are needed.

### Pros

- Excellent NAS/Samba backup support with reliable local-network transfers to a NAS.
- Easy cross-device transfers between Android and iPhone/iPad.
- Capable of handling large photo libraries and frequent backups (e.g., thousands of photos).
- Long-standing app with many users reporting consistent NAS backup and transfer performance.

### Cons

- Crashes and becomes unresponsive in some versions.
- Background auto-upload can be unreliable, with misbehaving uploads or excessive data usage.
- UI/UX limitations and feature gaps: limited sorting (no date-grouping), restricted folder selection, and a learning curve.

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