SYNC
SYNC gathers guests’ event photos into a shared album that they can join with a QR code or invite code.
What SYNC is
SYNC gathers guests’ event photos into a shared album that they can join with a QR code or invite code. Guests can participate from a modern phone browser without installing the app or creating an account. Hosts choose whether photos appear during the event, after it ends, or after an additional delay; they can also split an event into Moments with separate QR codes and reveal timing. SYNC is offered on iOS and Android. Users can export original full-resolution photos to the device’s Photos app, and photos captured offline queue on-device for upload when connectivity returns. The free plan is listed as free and supports up to 7 guests, with photos described as unlimited. Paid SYNC PRO tiers are one-time, per-event purchases, from SYNC 10 to Unlimited, with higher guest and photo-per-guest limits and a custom cover image. SYNC says photos are encrypted in transit, stored in event-scoped buckets, and protected by per-event row-level security. It also says it does not sell photos or data, run ads, or use cross-app tracking. The maker says support replies within 12 hours, usually faster.
Good
- Guests can join by QR code or invite code.
- Guests do not need an account or app installation.
- Hosts control when photos are revealed.
- Offline photos queue for later upload.
- Full-resolution originals can be exported.
Watch out
- The free plan supports up to 7 guests.
- Paid tiers are one-time, per-event purchases.
- No public galleries are listed.
Who it suits
SYNC suits event hosts who want guests to contribute photos to a shared album without requiring guests to install an app or make accounts. The free plan is limited to 7 guests; larger events can consider the paid per-event tiers.
Verdict
SYNC provides shared event albums with reveal timing, Moments, and offline photo capture. Check the guest limit and per-event pricing tiers when choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From SYNC's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Up to 7 guests · SYNC says photos are unlimited |
| SYNC PRO tiers | — | Tiers from SYNC 10 to Unlimited · Higher guest and photo-per-guest limits · Custom cover image · One-time, per-event purchase |
The facts
Each one read from SYNC's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Data rights
- The privacy policy says it is designed to satisfy GDPR, India’s DPDP Act 2023, and CCPA/CPRA disclosure requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Guests can join from a modern phone browser without installing the app or creating an account.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The support page says anonymous accounts can be linked to Apple on iOS or Google on Android.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Moments
- Hosts can divide an event into Moments, each with its own QR code and reveal timing.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Offline capture
- Users can capture photos offline in an event they have joined; photos queue on-device and upload when connectivity returns.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Photo export
- SYNC lets users export full-resolution original photos to their device’s Photos app.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Photo reveal
- Hosts can show photos during the event, after it ends, or after an additional delay.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- SYNC says it does not sell photos or data, run ads, or use cross-app tracking.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SYNC collects guests’ event photos into one shared album using a QR code or invite code.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- SYNC says photos are encrypted in transit, stored in event-scoped buckets, and protected by per-event row-level security.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- SYNC says support replies within 12 hours, usually faster.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Hyderabad, Telangana, Indiachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies the maker as Silmaril Software Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- SYNC is offered for iOS and Android, and guests can join through a modern phone browser.checked 4 Oct 2026
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