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