Side by side
Pho vs SyncDrop
Both stand on photo backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Pho pairs background camera-roll backup with a gallery view and a range of user-selected storage options. The free plan covers personal use, while encryption and additional sync features are part of the annual Pro plan.
Visit Pho Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
Visit SyncDrop The facts
| Pho | SyncDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro (Annual): $19.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pho.tools | syncdropapp.com |
| On photo backup software | #10 of 25 | #14 of 25 |
Pho: what it does well
- Free plan includes local gallery and basic cloud sync.
- Supports several self-managed and cloud storage options.
- Photos go directly to user-controlled storage.
- Pro adds AES-256 encryption.
- Originals can be shared from the iOS app.
What to know first
- Free plan is intended for personal use.
- AES-256 encryption is a Pro feature.
- Pro Annual costs $19.99 a year.

