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Photos Backup for Synology

Photo Backup · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #7 of 22
91
4.8★633 ratings
Free + IAPprice
15dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Photos Backup for Synology?

Photos Backup for Synology is a free Photo & Video app that syncs photos from an iOS device to a Synology NAS. It can run backups in the background and during idle time, and it can exclude selected photos and free up device space after backup. A Synology NAS is required, and the app is not affiliated with Synology.

Pricing. Photos Backup for Synology is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Backing up an iPhone or iPad photo library to a Synology NAS
  • Keeping albums and favorites synced to home storage
  • Freeing device space after photos have been backed up

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Why this app is in A tier

Photos Backup for Synology scores 91 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 72, App Store search rank 95, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

10 years of perfecting photos backup • Effortless background sync • Simply powerful USER REVIEWS “Great functionality and works reliably, always. Excellent range of options and super easy to set up. Brilliant.” “Been using for several years and this works great.” INTRODUCTION • Super easy to set up and use. • Backups continue in the background (iOS 26+). • Smart idle-time automatic backup. • Complete and robust backup tools and settings. • Synology official API is used. • QuickConnect and 2FA login are supported. • Built in Taiwan, just like Synology. KEY FEATURES • All internal photo data and formats are exported. • Exclude unwanted photos from your backup. • Automatically backup your photos in background. • Synchronize your photos, including albums and favorites. • The history and statistics of your backup. • Free up space on your devices after backup. • Notifications about your backup’s progress and reminders to back up. ** Some features are available with a free trial. NOTES • A Synology NAS is required. • Third-party apps have a limited background time. Please do your first backup in foreground. • This app is not affiliated with Synology.

Compare in Photo Backup

MeasurePhotos Backup for SynologyPicture Keeper ConnectPhoto Transfer
TierAAA
Score91 / 10093 / 10089 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.6 ★
Ratings6337.6K11.5K
Last update15d ago36d ago23d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Photos Backup for Synology

Do I need anything besides the app?

Yes. A Synology NAS is required. It also notes that QuickConnect and 2FA login are supported.

Does it back up in the background?

Yes, backups continue in the background on iOS 26 and later. Third-party apps have limited background time, so the first backup should be done in the foreground.

Is this an official Synology app?

No. The app is not affiliated with Synology, although it says the Synology official API is used.

Is Photos Backup for Synology free?

Photos Backup for Synology is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Photos Backup for Synology good for?

Photos Backup for Synology is built for backing up an iPhone or iPad photo library to a synology NAS, keeping albums and favorites synced to home storage, freeing device space after photos have been backed up. It sits in the photo backup list on AppTierList.

Is Photos Backup for Synology worth it?

Photos Backup for Synology is A tier, ranked #7 of 22 photo backup apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 633 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.

How does Photos Backup for Synology compare to Picture Keeper Connect?

Photos Backup for Synology is A tier at 91; Picture Keeper Connect is A tier at 93. Picture Keeper Connect ranks higher. Photos Backup for Synology is free to download, with in-app purchases, Picture Keeper Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Photos Backup for Synology updated?

Photos Backup for Synology was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Photo Backup (A tier, #7)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
91 / 100
Rank in list
#7 of 22
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
633
Current version
(15 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Photo & Video
Good for
Backing up an iPhone or iPad photo library to a Synology NAS, Keeping albums and favorites synced to home storage, Freeing device space after photos have been backed up
Requires
iOS 18.6 or later
Size
13 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
13
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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