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iCloud Photos vs PhotoSync: catalog facts
iCloud Photos	PhotoSync
Freemium Uses the storage in the user's iCloud plan.	Freemium The desktop Companion tool is free; the mobile apps offer paid features.
macOS, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Syncs automatically across Apple devices Web access for viewing and sharing	Transfers in full resolution with metadata intact Works over local Wi-Fi without a cloud
Tied to an Apple account Closed source cloud service	Closed source Pricing of the mobile apps not clearly stated on the homepage
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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