# Dropsync: Autosync for Dropbox

> Automatic file sync and backup tool for Dropbox

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ttxapps.dropsync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ttxapps.dropsync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ttxapps.dropsync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MetaCtrl
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 2,174,433
- **Rating:** 4.77 / 5 (41,083 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.7.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2011-07-15
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync)
- **Website:** [https://metactrl.com/](https://metactrl.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://metactrl.com/app-privacy/](https://metactrl.com/app-privacy/)

## Description

Dropsync is an efficient automatic file synchronization and backup tool for Dropbox on Android devices. It ensures your files and folders are synced two-way between your device and Dropbox cloud storage, handling new files, deletions, and changes across multiple devices seamlessly. Unlike the official Dropbox app that lacks true two-way sync on Android, Dropsync fills this gap by offering various sync modes such as upload only, download only, and mirroring.

With features like configurable sync intervals, adaptive connectivity management, and secure encrypted transfers that never pass through third-party servers, Dropsync combines reliability with privacy. The premium version adds enhanced capabilities including syncing multiple folder pairs, syncing entire cloud accounts, fast smart change detection, support for large files, multiple Dropbox accounts, passcode protection, and ad-free usage. For users needing dependable automatic Dropbox file syncing and backup on Android, Dropsync is the perfect solution.

## Rankings

- #42,835 — Overall
- #16 — sync
- #30 — drop

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ttxapps.dropsync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.ttxapps.dropsync.pro.UNLOCK`

## Review summary

Dropsync is highly praised for reliable, bidirectional Dropbox syncing and is easy to use, with strong support for cross-device workflows (including Obsidian). The free tier is useful, while Pro unlocks multi-folder syncing and multiple cloud accounts and can remove ads. Main drawbacks are intrusive ads, a perceived single-folder limit on the free tier, and concerns about broad permissions.

### Pros

- Very reliable and bidirectional syncing between the device and Dropbox, with years of stable use.
- User-friendly and easy to use.
- Supports cross-device workflows (phone to laptop) and Obsidian vault syncing.
- Free tier is fairly capable for casual users.
- Pro adds multi-folder syncing and multiple cloud accounts, and can remove ads.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads in the free version, with ad overlays that are hard or impossible to close.
- Free tier commonly reported as limited to a single folder (though some users note exceptions).
- Privacy/permissions concerns: granting OAuth access to the entire Dropbox and broad device permissions.

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