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Sync

Version 2.2.29.1

Sync app for secure cloud storage; 5GB free to start.

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Sync overview

Sync is a fully encrypted, zero-knowledge cloud service that makes it easy to store, share and access your files from everywhere - your privacy guaranteed. 5GB free personal plan to start. Reasonable prices for expanded storage and features for professionals and businesses. Canadian service guarantees privacy.

What’s new in version 2.2.29.1

Updated on Jan 19 2024

Bug fixes:
  • Wrong “modified date” timestamps
  • Link conflicts when deleting a link fails
  • App pausing syncing
  • Search bar UI overlap issue on Mac
  • Failed installation of newer versions
  • Sync stuck looping

Information

License

Shareware

Size

34.2 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.sync.com/

Downloads

4329

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.11 or later
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Aargl
Aargl
Jan 19 2024
2.2.25.1
3.0
Jan 19 2024
3.0
Version: 2.2.25.1
The current version being 2.2.29, I gave it a new try. All is working ok with the exception of "copy to Vault" when applied to a full volume (no issue on individual folders): it still bumps on a non-existent file (.com.apple.timemachine.supported — that once existed but has been deleted locally and on the vault a long time ago...) The other issue I had with v2.2.x was with the invisible folder .fseventsd: for whatever reason, it had faulty permissions and triggered errors. I had the idea of trashing it and MacOS created a brand new one. Fixed. The support team is quite reactive, but they still advise me to stick to v2.1.4 to avoid such issues... 😲
Aargl
Aargl
Jun 22 2023
2.1.3
3.0
Jun 22 2023
3.0
Version: 2.1.3
v2.2.6 is out, but beware if you have lots of aliases in the folders you backup (especially to the Vault): the aliases are now resolved, so if they point to GBs of data, you may have a BIG surprise... ;-) v2.1.4 is the last that consider aliases like unknown files. Here's the link to it: https://sync.com/download/sync-packages/osx/2.1.4/cur/Sync.dmg There's a trick, anyway, if you prefer using the current version: rename your aliases with a dot in the end. It doesn't seem to bother MacOS and Sync will ignore the file (an error is displayed for normal sync).
Aargl
Aargl
Dec 21 2022
2.1.3
3.0
Dec 21 2022
3.0
Version: 2.1.3
Although I was rather satisfied about Sync, I must say that I pointed out an issue in February, to which they answered "We definitely agree with you", but nothing has been done about it until now... Instead I'm now using Pcloud on a par with Sync: both have their good and bad sides.
Lightning
Lightning
Aug 28 2022
2.1.3
5.0
Aug 28 2022
5.0
Version: 2.1.3
The app is free not sure what the $8.00 subscription means.
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 8 2021
2.0.18
3.0
Nov 8 2021
3.0
Version: 2.0.18
Beware! I've just discovered that a file containing the "|" character won't appear on a PC! I've shared such files for years and I don't know if this bug is only recent or if it was always there... :-/ Most of the initial issues about characters were solved with version 1.1.7 but I've always checked on a Mac, that's why I see it only today, because my collaborator couldn't see my files! If you have both a Mac and a PC, check it: even in your own local folder on the PC, they won't show. The best practice is of course to avoid such characters, but I never had such issues with other Dropbox like services... :-(
Michael-Vilain
Michael-Vilain
Jul 15 2021
2.0.16
0.0
Jul 15 2021
0.0
Version: 2.0.16
Another listing where the "minimal version required" is wrong. I've been going through MacUpdate's listings daily and finding errors. I report them and complain that they're automated system of checking the app's info.plist file doesn't work any more. Sync's web site says it works on 10.9 or later. MacUpdate says they don't have the manpower to check each app manually against the vendor's web site, so that leaves changing each page to point to the vendor's web site rather than stating incorrectly what version the app supports. "We'll take that under advisement." They used to be so helpful. I wonder if they got bought.
Vyggo
Vyggo
Apr 16 2020
2.0.10
4.0
Apr 16 2020
4.0
Version: 2.0.10
Good secure service but transfer speed is very slow compared to competitors. Dropbox remains for me the best, it is super reliable (it has never lost any of my files), responsive and super fast. The ideal would be the security of Sync and the rest of Dropbox.
Aargl
Aargl
Oct 22 2019
2.0.7
3.0
Oct 22 2019
3.0
Version: 2.0.7
I'm still a very happy user! :-) I've started using Sync more extensively since the beginning of this year for sharing sound, scores and documents with my band's mate and it's a benediction! As she has a very busy schedule, we have to communicate a lot through sending material to each other while elaborating our songs and arrangements: tools like Sync are indispensable, nowadays. As many, I came to Sync from Dropbox when the NSA affair began to be a concern... ;-) The support is fantastic! Long live Sync! :-)
Tlance
Tlance
Sep 13 2019
2.0.5
5.0
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Version: 2.0.5
Another longtime Dropbox user here, like from the very first month or so - have 27 GB free. But I was very much against their 3 device limit on free accounts. Plus I am but a simple personal user who shares a few files a few times a year, if at that. Dropox was just a behemoth that was not needed. I love Sync's functionality and have had zero issues. I especially appreciate the Vault feature, something lacking from Dropbox.
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Jul 30 2019
1.3.11
5.0
Jul 30 2019
5.0
Version: 1.3.11
I used Dropbox for more than a decade, but some months ago I switched to Sync and am extremely happy! No problems. I think it is better than Dropbox, and it gives me so much more free space.
Eric•Woehler
Eric•Woehler
Jun 12 2019
1.3.11
0.0
Jun 12 2019
0.0
Version: 1.3.11
A query rather than a comment - can I access my Sync account and files with CloudMounter or WebDrive?
Patrick-Linehan
Patrick-Linehan
Jan 23 2019
1.3.5
5.0
Jan 23 2019
5.0
Version: 1.3.5
I have been using Sync for 4 years and never have had any problems on Mac or iOS. Syncing between thre Macs ays works just fine.
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 18 2019
1.3.5
3.0
Jan 18 2019
3.0
Version: 1.3.5
I'm still relying on Sync and nearly never ran Dropbox since I use Sync. Not for syncing between Macs, but when it comes to sharing documents of all kinds with pc users, I can't find anything bad, it works perfectly and i don't have to worry about privacy matters or else.
Drdul
Drdul
Oct 9 2018
1.3.1
0.0
Oct 9 2018
0.0
Version: 1.3.1
I really wanted to like Sync and was hoping to switch from Dropbox, but then I discovered that Sync does not sync Finder tags and other metadata and extended attributes.
tomlaoshi
tomlaoshi
Oct 4 2017
1.1.12
5.0
Oct 4 2017
5.0
Version: 1.1.12
I really like this app. I only review my favorite apps, and I use this one every second, basically, since my class papers are uploaded and updated all the time. They have a good way to get rewards - I'm up to 15GBS and only using 1/2 of that. I like it so much, I miiiiiggght upgrade to the $48/ year 500GB or $96/year 2TB. If I needed that much. They recently did a major update on their desktop and mobile apps - another great feature I look for in apps - cross platform. I looked into it since I work overseas and our company uses dropbox for sensitive information. I found sync whose major saleing point was encryption. Good customer service, too. They replied to my silly little email. It looks like a good company in general. 5stars
isdn
isdn
May 14 2017
1.1.9-f10
5.0
May 14 2017
5.0
Version: 1.1.9-f10
Great cloud service. Highly recommend it.
Aargl
Aargl
Apr 30 2017
1.1.9-f10
3.0
Apr 30 2017
3.0
Version: 1.1.9-f10
Current version 1.1.9-f16
RunTime
RunTime
Mar 7 2017
1.1.9-f10
0.0
Mar 7 2017
0.0
Version: 1.1.9-f10
Interesting at first. I really would like DropBox to be secure... but 'Requirements: OS X 10.5.2 or greater' is a show stopper. Dropbox hums along fine on 10.6.8 (making all those old Mini useful).
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 27 2016
1.1.9-f4
3.0
Nov 27 2016
3.0
Version: 1.1.9-f4
After one year using Sync, I'm a happy user: nothing to complain about, their support has been very reactive and fixed all the issues I've found in the first releases. :-)
You can easily share a folder with a distant person, wether he's a Sync user or not. If he is, he's got the same folder on his machine, even if both of us are on the free plan!
Wonderful!
Aargl
Aargl
Jun 15 2016
1.0
3.0
Jun 15 2016
3.0
Version: 1.0
Current version 1.1.8-f5
Aargl
Aargl
Dec 26 2023
2.2.25.1
3.0
Dec 26 2023
3.0
Version: 2.2.25.1
Lightning
Lightning
Aug 28 2022
2.1.3
5.0
Aug 28 2022
5.0
Version: 2.1.3
Vyggo
Vyggo
Apr 16 2020
4.0
Apr 16 2020
4.0
Version: null
Tlance
Tlance
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Sep 13 2019
5.0
Version: null
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Jul 30 2019
5.0
Jul 30 2019
5.0
Version: null
Patrick-Linehan
Patrick-Linehan
Jan 23 2019
5.0
Jan 23 2019
5.0
Version: null
Poetry
Poetry
Mar 13 2018
5.0
Mar 13 2018
5.0
Version: null
tomlaoshi
tomlaoshi
Oct 4 2017
5.0
Oct 4 2017
5.0
Version: null
isdn
isdn
May 14 2017
5.0
May 14 2017
5.0
Version: null
Diefis
Diefis
Mar 29 2016
3.5
Mar 29 2016
3.5
Version: null
Max-G
Max-G
Feb 14 2016
4.5
Feb 14 2016
4.5
Version: null
AmandaH
AmandaH
Oct 6 2015
5.0
Oct 6 2015
5.0
Version: null
Toms
Toms
Oct 6 2015
5.0
Oct 6 2015
5.0
Version: null
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