# PhotoSync – transfer photos

> Backup to computer, NAS, cloud

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id415850124](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id415850124)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id415850124`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** touchbyte GmbH
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (8,223 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2011-02-18
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photosync-transfer-photos/id415850124)
- **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-ios.html](https://www.photosync-app.com/legal-notice/privacy-policy-for-photosync-for-ios.html)

## Description

PhotoSync is a cross‑platform solution to wirelessly transfer, backup, and share photos and videos to computers, NAS, and popular cloud services. It provides native apps for mobile devices, Windows, and Mac, enabling direct transfers over Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, or Personal Hotspot. Transfers preserve full resolution and metadata (EXIF, GPS, HEIC/RAW) and can be automatically organized on the target device. You can operate offline and stay independent of cloud services or iTunes, with flexible file naming and folder organization.

Premium features extend automation and security, including autotransfer, optional encryption, camera support, and advanced workflows. Managed configurations via MDM or a config file are supported, and integration with many NAS and cloud services is available.

## Rankings

- #19,840 — Overall
- #47 — transfer
- #76 — hd images

## Review summary

PhotoSync is praised for easy, fast, wireless transfers and flexible destinations (NAS, cloud, PC/Mac) with auto-transfer backups. Reviewers cite intuitive setup and reliable nightly backups, and many consider it good value for local backups. However, common issues include unstable connectivity requiring the app to stay open, premium requirements for best results, OS update compatibility problems, file-name duplication handling bugs, and occasional stalls or companion/discovery glitches during syncing.

### Pros

- Easy to use with intuitive setup and operation.
- Fast, wireless transfers without cables.
- Flexible storage destinations (NAS, cloud, PC/Mac).
- Auto-transfer/backups (scheduled/overnight) reduce manual work.
- Strong value and reliable local backup capabilities.

### Cons

- Connectivity can be unstable; auto-sync may require the app to stay open in the background.
- Free version is limited; premium may be needed for full/high-quality transfers.
- OS updates can break computer discovery or syncing flow.
- Cannot handle files with the same name (newer dupes may be skipped).
- Syncs can stall or display companion/discovery glitches.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id415850124)