Dropsync: Autosync for Dropbox

Automatic file sync and backup tool for Dropbox

Dropsync: Autosync for Dropbox

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By: MetaCtrl
Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-11-20)
Creation date: 2011-07-15
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

This app is an automatic file sync and backup tool. It lets you automatically synchronize files and folders with Dropbox cloud storage and with your other devices. It is an ideal tool for photo sync, document and file backup, automatic file transfer, automatic file sharing between devices,...

New files in your cloud account are automatically downloaded onto your device. New files in your device are uploaded. If you delete a file on one side, it will be deleted on the other side. It works across multiple devices (your phone and your tablet). If their folders are synced with the same cloud account, they will be kept in sync with each other.

This is how Dropbox works on computers but not on Android. Two-way automatic synchronization should be an essential function of the official app. For whatever reason, it is not the case. Dropsync is here to fill the gap.

All file transfers and communications between user devices and cloud storage servers are securely encrypted and do not go through our servers. No outsiders will be able to decrypt, see or modify any file contents.

MAIN FEATURES

• Full two-way automatic synchronization of files and folders
• Many sync modes. Not only two-way, you can also choose Upload only, Upload then delete, Download only, Download mirror,...
• Very efficient, consumes almost no battery
• Easy to set up. Once set up files will be kept in sync without any effort from users
• Works reliably under ever changing network conditions on your phone
• Monitors battery level, WiFi/3G/4G/LTE connectivity and adapts its behavior according to user preferences
• Configurable autosync interval: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, every hour,...

If you like this app, please consider upgrading to premium version. By doing so you support the development efforts and get access to premium features. You can upgrade via in-app purchase.

PREMIUM FEATURES

• Sync multiple pairs of folders
• Upload files larger than 10 MB
• Smart change detection (fast sync!)
• Sync your entire cloud account with a folder in your device
• Sync with multiple accounts
• Protect app settings with passcode
• No ads displayed in the app
• Email support by developer

SUPPORT

Please check out our website (http://metactrl.com/) for more information about the app, including User's Guide (http://metactrl.com/userguide/) and FAQ (http://metactrl.com/faq/). If you run into any issues or have suggestions for improvements, don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We will do our best to assist you.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Reliable syncing functionality between Android and Dropbox.
  • Flexible configuration options for syncing files and folders.
  • Good performance in handling large files and backups.
  • Works better than the official Dropbox app in many cases.
  • Easy to set up and runs smoothly in the background.
Cons
  • User interface changes can make navigation difficult.
  • Some syncing issues noted on specific devices (e.g., crashes, network errors).
  • Initial setup may require manual adjustments for optimal performance.
Most mentioned
  • App is reliable and works well for syncing.
  • Users experience issues with the user interface changes.
  • Performance is great for large file transfers.
User reviews
Such a good app but recently changed the UI, and the button to toggle folders is so small now that is almost guaranteed to miss hitting it, causing the folder options menu to open. Hope that this can be prevented in the future Update: made the hit box bigger, fixed the issue. Thanks devs!
by chris bayne, 2024-11-17

Does everything perfectly. One suggestion: why not make the auto sync on/off switch next to the sync switch on home page? Or somewhere on that page so it's easy and quickly accessible
by Filip Wolak, 2024-11-15

I can't write to the root of my SD card on Android 13. My wotk-around is to create a Dropsync folder on the card and in Dropbox. This paired set of folders is auto-synced both ways. -- On the phone I copy file or folder and paste to the Dropsync folder. It gets synced to the cloud. On the PC, I move it out of the Dropsync folder. It's gone from the phone's Dropsync folder after another sync. -- Reverse the process from the PC to the phone. It's automatic.
by Larry Kuck, 2024-04-23
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