Sync.com - sync secure storage

- May 2, 2016

Everyone

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Description

Sync lets you store your files safely, securely and easily in the cloud. Access and share your files from your computers, Android devices and the web - all without compromising your privacy.

Sync's unique, zero knowledge storage platform ensures that only you have access to the keys that keep your data safe and secure. We can't read your files - nor would we want to. Your privacy is guaranteed.

KEEP EVERYTHING IN SYNC

This app lets you browse, view, upload, and download files placed in your Sync folder.

* Sign up for a free 5GB Sync.com account
* Securely upload your photos and videos to Sync
* Preview files and folders
* Access files in the Vault

Use Sync to keep your files safe, secure and completely private.

Privacy Policy: https://www.sync.com/privacy/
Terms of service: https://www.sync.com/terms/

Reviews

4.1

683 total

5 385

4 120

3 73

2 55

1 50

N. Phillip Cole

Can't save offline, what's the point? I've been running a trial of this service to function as the "Dropbox alternative" that their website proclaims them to be. This mobile app needs a LOT of work before it comes anywhere close to that, sadly. First and foremost: no offline saving! That's the entire point of having a mobile app in the first place. Sync makes you re-download the files _every time_ you wish to access them, which means you can't use them at all when offline. Without offline saving, there is no actual "sync" happening at all.

Seizonsha

Lacking. You can only preview, upload, and download files and even that is wonky. You can only upload and download one file at a time and you can't save images directly from the photo tab. Downloaded files don't get saved to the phone downloads or docs. Forget about other features. There hasn't been an update in almost a year. Despite the better privacy here, you might as well be better off using mainstream services like Dropbox or Google Drive.

Phil Campagna

Excruciating Early days for this app, apparently. Strictly for viewing or downloading, as any attempt to upload (single files only!) crashes it each time. No sorting options. Switching away from and back to the app resets it to the default view. Controls in different locations from web view. Send To option works well from other apps, but again, only appears when a single file is selected. (Web view claims batch upload, but that too is broken.) Can't really take this service seriously yet, at least not for mobile.

Karen Russell

Can't search or sort... Happy with Sync on my desktop, but the app is lacking. No search functionality (not even just for keywords in file names) and no ability to sort by date (modified, created, added). I have to know exactly what file I'm looking for and what folder it's in to be able to preview or download it.

Thomas Wilken

Lack in features I love the zero-knowledge cloud, but the app seems very early stages. As other people pointed out already, the app is slow after log-in (where's 2FA?) and there is no option to save files offline.

Jeremy M

Not very good Like others, I was searching for a Dropbox alternative with strong encryption for important data. On the PC, Sync behaves much like Dropbox but the mobile app is clunky, prone to locking up, and is sparse on features. The description mentions the "send to" function, but I can't find it and I suspect the menu where it's supposed to be is broken. I'd be patient if they were new but I notice this app hasn't been updated in 8 months. That doesn't make me very confident about putting my data in their hands.

User reviews

N. Phillip Cole August 1, 2016

Seizonsha March 14, 2017

Phil Campagna September 9, 2016

Karen Russell December 11, 2016

Thomas Wilken December 28, 2016

Jeremy M January 2, 2017

Bartłomiej Skowronek January 9, 2017

No sync, bugs, crashes Downloaded files that you modify need to be manually reuploaded. File info is often out of date. App crashes. Multiple upload does not exist. Integration with Android is nonexistent. It is years behind Dropbox or Gdrive

Jerome Nivet October 19, 2016

This app is merely a file viewer and with no sharing functionality, it is next to useless. For a product that prides itself on sharing content, Google Drive leaves it in the dust. Such a shame because the desktop and web interface is a lot more fleshed out.

Mike Simpson December 18, 2016

Can't search or share folder or file from app There's a lot to like about Sync - but let's be honest, the app doesn't have search, and doesn't allow me to share folders or files from my phone. That's not acceptable. That's not "easy" cloud sharing at all. Please fix this. It's a serious issue.

GMT Dev February 3, 2017

Very basic. Let's you see your files. Want to download a file, say an mp3 to your phone? Nope. Camera upload just doesn't work. No updates for 8 months. Doesn't fill you with confidence about sync at all.

Dave T June 29, 2016

Viewing files held in Sync cloud, and making new folders is OK, but if I try to upload anything from my mobile using the in-app upload feature the app crashes, EVERY TIME! fortunately the SHARE feature on my phone uploads and the web interface seems to work OK, contacted Sync staff, very good response from them

Kenny McMIllan June 1, 2016

6/1/15 EDIT: Up to 5 stars, I've discovered you can access Sync as a folder on your phone, like "Gallery." Instead of exporting from Sync, just open (say) Instagram and when you go to upload a photo just select it out of Sync. I don't know why I didn't think of this/notice the folder was there before. Maybe a bit of a usability issue, but not as purpose-defeating as I initially assessed. -------------------- original below -------------------- You can open things in the app, but you can't (for instance) export a picture or video to Instagram. Sort of defeats the purpose of the app... would be a 5 otherwise.

January 17, 2017

Is this company still in business? No Android update since April 2016?! No Apple App update since May 2016?! No company blog post since July 2016?! Really, theres been no security patches or no usability improvements (which the Android app desperatly needs) in all this time? What are the devs doing over there? Seriously, having no apparent desire or ability to keep a secure cloud providers apps up to date, does not bode well for making one think this is not just another fly-by-night cloud provider.

Jeff Danzig September 10, 2016

Great Service Pricing isn't competitive it's the best out there. Excellent performance. . My only concern is there is NO security if you install the app on android devices. I have two levels set but only on Windows or Mac does it verify my authentication code.

Craig Bellhouse February 27, 2017

A bit weak: It's not really a sync when it needs to download the same file over and over again to view it. Doesn't store the data locally, so any edits need to be reuploaded. No updates in almost a year: security so perfect that there are no patches? PC app and web are pretty good, but I need phone and tablet sync too.

tom sullivan June 15, 2016

Usable at best. No way to share or edit and save. Can't add more than one file at a time. Top it off with a poor design. Probably just going to add the website to the home screen since that way I can add multiple files and share links

αѕкαяαℓι ๓คttย๓๓คl May 26, 2016

Almost good.try to next level.. Zero knowledge Privacy is good. But you app is not gud add more options. Trisorit is same cloud but that app is very very gud.please try same idea. Image loading very fast on trisorit but your app very long time downloading whole image size..no preview image.. Lots of option missing...Almost gud try next update more fuction..read and edit office fills also .thanks..

Joydeep Sen Gupta September 11, 2016

Great but needs improvement!!! Great cloud storage with heavy security. But the app is shabby. It is difficult to upload/download files. No more than 1 file could be uploaded at a time. The app crashes frequently and all ongoing uploads disappear. No option for background uploading.

Cheeky Duck February 18, 2017

Decent but basic app. Not sure how it manages four stars. The website seems unfinished, however it has some neat features such as download limits and notifications.

Tippy N. Ginge May 29, 2016

No batch upload Can't select entire folder or multiple images/files simultaneously from app OR website from mobile. Inconvenient, time consuming, complete waste of time if you have extensive files.

Karl Felix Bionek February 4, 2017

share to doesnt work, getting error codes all the time, f.i. with pdfs..cant screenshot it and send it for feedback, cos screenshots dont work, when that happens. will try to make a picture next time i have another camera. also after more than a year, still no search function? really? and still no sharing option? (i cant download everything just in order to get a link?!) i'm a paying customer, desktop works great but the development of the mobile app is ridiculous to be honest. i had to get dropbox again, just for mobile use, pls do something about it guys

Ruslan Spivak June 22, 2016

Almost there Lacks a few must have options: 1. Upload of files in the background 2. Ability to upload multiple files from the Android share menu, (currently only possible to share one file at a time) 3. Offline files (similar to dropbox implementation)

Rob Lastname June 18, 2016

Multi file or directory upload not available on android Being forced to upload files one at a time from phone makes it rather useless as it would take all day to select 100's of files. Please fix.

Michael J May 11, 2016

Still can't share link or download The service is great, but the android app is minimal. You can't download anything from Web to phone and you can't send a link to something you've uploaded. Seems like this app is an afterthought,so they can say they have one. It can't be that difficult to add these features. You can upload but not download?

Gage Atkinson April 30, 2017

Any chance there could be a camera video upload option added to the camera upload feature? I'd really like to have the video I take on my phone auto uploaded as well. Also, should be able to sort photo tab from newest first. Going to resubmit this again.

Tot Truong February 12, 2017

Encrypting your files is a good thing but using the mobile app is painful. Just to name 2 (of many) main issues: - Everytime you open a file it is re-downloaded again instead of using the local copy - can't upload multiple files at once The play store tells me - despite these huge bugs/problems - that the last update was in april 2016 letting me doubt if the company really takes the mobile client serious.

Sean Farbolin April 6, 2017

You can view all your files, and ebbed preview them, but you can't save them to your device!? Without that functionality, this app is pretty much useless. Very disappointing for a paid service.

Dave Ritchie April 20, 2017

Great sync package. However, Google Authenticator enabled, but ignored when logging into phone app and desktop app, only worked via website.

Anders Karlsson November 28, 2016

desktop version better the only thing i am missing is a lifelong subscr. dont like paying 60 usd for 500gb per year

Adam Williams July 19, 2016

It's ok, except it only backs up photos if the app is manually opened, instead of running as a background service like most similar offerings do. I don't want to be having to actively backup, I just want it to happen!

Ryan Dowling November 21, 2016

Great service but the app is lacking I cannot upload folders, issues with attaching files from the sync context menu to apps such as Discord, otherwise service is great, just a lackluster app

P G December 13, 2016

UI needs work The UI is a let down. Needs an upgrade.

Alexander Rikmanis November 8, 2016

Extremely primitive app Only very basic functions available. Share? Download? Send to? FORGET about them.

February 1, 2017

Please please please make it quick when browsing folders containing many files.. it usually just freezes crashes..

Steve Georgon December 6, 2016

Stable but needs new features I love dropbox. But I need 2tb at a reasonable price. I generally like sync. This app is ok. But I can't swipe to go from jpeg image to image in the same directory, which is maddening. When they add features I'll change this rating.

Luke During January 18, 2017

Zero Knowledge cloud storage is a must, and end to end encryption from these guys is how it should be done, nobody knows what you store..EVER. sync is my new "go to" service as it is far superior to any other cloud storage service....BUT your app really needs work to bring it inline with all the other cloud apps, this is a bare bones file viewer at best (if its doesnt lock up and freeze on my Pixel XL) But you have room to make this perfect, once your app is finished (As we all know you are a very new company) you will leave all the other cloud services for dead. You can do it!!

Secris September 2, 2016

Can't install I have 5GB free on my phone and 12GB free on my SD card but I do not have sufficient space? EDIT: Android was lying about my free space so not the fault of the app

Aldis Berjoza May 6, 2016

Great until you need to download something to your phone. Implement this simple feature and I'll change my rating to 5 stars

Christopher March 13, 2017

2-step verification works with android, iphone, iPad, winXP, & win10. It totally bypassed 2step on win7 starter. Check it out.

Aaron Schlicht January 20, 2017

I like the encryption compared to competitors. I enabled Camera Upload in the Android app. After the initial 3 GB upload, I now get a camera upload notification every 5 seconds, that lasts for a quarter second. It's really annoying.