Synology Photos

Name: Synology Photos
Rating: 3 (561 reviews)
Author: Synology Inc.

By: Synology Inc.

Photo & Video

Features & Capabilities

Take control of your Synology-based photo and video library from your browser. This extension requires a Synology NAS and the Synology Photos service, and supports backup and browsing by date or folder for quick access. For optimal experience, DSM 7.2+ is recommended.

Leverage AI for AI tagging, auto-created albums, and theme grouping to organize memories and browse your collection with ease.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Synology Inc.

Rating:

3.00

(561) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.3.2 Last updated: 2026-03-31

Version code:

880667263

Creation date:

2020-12-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

162.44MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 89,795 ▼ 185

Other platforms

Synology Photos (v2.3.6)

2,194,095 3.02

(7,066)

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Developed by:

Synology Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/synology-photos/id1484764501

Website:

https://www.synology.com/dsm/feature/photos

User Reviews

Users praise Synology Photos for NAS-backed backups that free device storage and support multi-device syncing, plus useful face-recognition search. However, repeated sign-in prompts, slow thumbnail generation, and reliability issues after updates are common complaints. Connectivity-related sync stalls and a dated UI further hinder usability. Overall, it’s a strong backup/organization tool when it works, but onboarding friction and performance/stability problems are the dominant themes.

Pros

Automatic photo backups to a Synology NAS, helping free up local/iCloud storage
Backups from multiple devices, enabling centralized storage on NAS
Face recognition/search feature for easier tagging and retrieval
Daily-use backup solution trusted by users for managing photos

Cons

Frequent MFA/PIN prompts on sign-in (verification codes popping up repeatedly)
Very slow thumbnail generation and overall app performance, especially for older photos
Stability and reliability issues after updates (app can feel broken)
Sync can get stuck when connectivity is unavailable, with no easy cancel option to unstuck
Outdated UI/UX and need for modernization to align with current iOS design

Recent reviews

Free up space feature should have an “older than 6 months” option. Otherwise, works great, easy to use, good face detection. Needs easier sharing mgmt. overall, it’s the best app of its kind for MAS owners.

by Bi*****, 2026-05-18

Issue where a verification code screen pops up over and over

by tr*****, 2026-05-05

I have many years of photos backed up on my Synology NAS and unlike Apple Photos which instantly generates thumbnails the Synology app is BRUTALLY, UNACCEPTABLY slow to generate thumbnails for years past. It's just awful. It's good for backing up but wow.