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

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:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Synology Photos (v2.3.6)
2,194,095 3.02 (7,066)

Contact the developer

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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  • Outdated UI/UX and need for modernization to align with current iOS design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.
by VT*****, 2026-04-29
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