# Sync: iPhotos & iDrive

> Sync files and photos with iCloud for Android

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mt.io.syncforicloud](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mt.io.syncforicloud)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mt.io.syncforicloud`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** io.mt
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,036,284
- **Rating:** 4.18 / 5 (8,850 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.07
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-25
- **First published:** 2021-12-31
- **Publisher country:** MT
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mt.io.syncforicloud)
- **Website:** [https://io.mt](https://io.mt/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://io.mt/privacy-policy](https://io.mt/privacy-policy)

## Description

Sync: iPhotos & iDrive is a Chrome extension designed to bridge the gap between Android devices and Apple's iCloud. It enables users to seamlessly sync files and photos by accessing, uploading, downloading, and managing their iCloud data directly from Android. With support for multiple file transfers in the background, users can efficiently manage their cloud content without interruptions.

Featuring secure HTTPS connections and direct communication with Apple servers, Sync ensures your data's privacy and security. The extension supports two-factor authentication, eliminating the need for app-specific passwords. Additionally, its dynamic theme adapts to light or dark modes to enhance usability. Sync is perfect for those needing reliable cross-platform file sharing and iCloud access on Android devices.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `mt.io.syncforicloud.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews show a mixed sentiment. Pros focus on ease of use and usefulness for accessing iCloud content from Android, with basic upload/download capabilities. The dominant negatives are lack of true bidirectional syncing, login/authentication failures, privacy/permission concerns and invasive redirects, a non-intuitive UI, and reliability issues after updates. Overall, it’s seen as helpful for simple tasks but unreliable and potentially concerning for privacy.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly interface
- Useful for accessing iCloud Drive/Photos on Android
- Supports basic uploads/downloads with iCloud (file transfer capability)
- Some users report it works well for basic tasks and provides a straightforward experience

### Cons

- Not a true bidirectional sync (only basic uploads/downloads, not full sync)
- Persistent login/authentication issues (401 errors, blank screens, SMS code not sent)
- Privacy and permission concerns (asks for broad permissions; redirects to other apps)
- UI/UX is not intuitive and can be confusing
- Reliability problems (app sometimes doesn't work or behaves erratically after updates)

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