The Autosync Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Autosync in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Autosync
The Insider’s Guide
Android app that syncs folders with Google Drive, Dropbox and more
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from Autosync’s own pages.
Made by MetaCtrl · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Autosync’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Autosync’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade
Autosync, by MetaCtrl, is an Android app that keeps folders on a phone or tablet in sync with cloud storage and network drives. You pick which device folder pairs with which cloud folder and how files move. The Universal app covers many services; single-cloud apps from the same maker serve one service each.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Autosync, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Pick a folder and a cloud, then it runs.
- 1
Best for folder sync on Android phones
Autosync syncs Android folders with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box and more, with chosen folder pairs.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $2.99 per in-app purchase.
- 3
You can try it first
Free trial, counted separately for each storage service type; its length is not stated
- 4
It runs on Android
Android.
- 5
Many storage services in one app
Autosync Universal connects to Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Dropbox, Box, MEGA, Nextcloud, ownCloud and pCloud, among others.
- 6
Protocol support
WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and LAN/SMB network drives are supported, so storage without its own integration can still be reached.
- 7
Chosen folder pairs
You decide which device folder syncs with which cloud folder, and in which direction files move.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 34 of 91
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Autosync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Autosync at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $2.99 per in-app purchase
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Free trial, counted separately for each storage service type; its length is not stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- MetaCtrl
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for folder sync on Android phones
Autosync syncs Android folders with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box and more, with chosen folder pairs. It is Android only, the licences are per storage service and tied to one Google account, and the price of each item isn't shown on the maker's pages.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $2.99 to $11.99 per in-app item, with per-service licences and an All-Inclusive subscription. The billing basis is not shown. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free trial is counted separately for each storage service. Its length is not stated, and no free plan is listed. |
| Features | C | Many storage services, protocols, chosen folder pairs and automation hooks. Licences don't carry over between the maker's apps. |
| Ease of use | B | 4.6 from 7,250 reviews on Google Play. Pick a folder and a cloud, then it runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Android only. No iOS, Windows, Mac or web version is listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Autosync is for
- Fits if you want an Android phone's folders synced with a cloud service
- Works for people on Nextcloud, ownCloud or WebDAV who want a plain sync app
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use iPhone, Windows or Mac, as it is Android only
- Watch out: a licence is tied to one Google account and not shared across Family libraries
- Watch out: a purchase in one MetaCtrl app does not transfer to another
- Tight if you want a clear price, as each in-app item's price isn't shown
- Watch out: the trial length isn't stated
Good to know
Good for
- Android users who want folders mirrored to a cloud service
- People who use several cloud services and want one sync app
- Backing up phone folders to a NAS over SMB or SFTP
Worth knowing
- Android only; the maker lists no iOS, Windows or Mac version.
- Licenses are tied to one Google account and are not shared across Google Family libraries.
- A purchase in one MetaCtrl app does not transfer to another, including the single-cloud apps.
- The trial length and the price of each in-app item are not shown on the vendor's pages.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$2.99
To start
Autosync is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.99 per in-app purchase.
A free trial is counted separately for each storage service.
In-app purchases
$2.99 - $11.99
per item, billing basis not shown in the store listing
Per-service sync licenses and an All-Inclusive subscription; the US Play listing gives only the range.
Trying it first
Free trial, counted separately for each storage service type; its length is not stated
Read from play.google.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Android
Android app that syncs folders with Google Drive, Dropbox and more. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file sync, file sharing.
Many storage services, protocols, chosen folder pairs and automation hooks.
- Many storage services in one app
- Autosync Universal connects to Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Dropbox, Box, MEGA, Nextcloud, ownCloud and pCloud, among others.
- Protocol support
- WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and LAN/SMB network drives are supported, so storage without its own integration can still be reached.
- Chosen folder pairs
- You decide which device folder syncs with which cloud folder, and in which direction files move.
- Direct transfers
- The vendor says files go straight between the device and the cloud service and do not pass through its own servers.
- Automation
- The maker publishes an automation guide for triggering syncs from other Android automation apps.
- Single-cloud apps
- Separate apps cover one service each, such as OneSync for OneDrive and Dropsync for Dropbox, with fewer features.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- Dropbox
- Box
- MEGA
- pCloud
- Nextcloud
- ownCloud
Autosync is made by MetaCtrl.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
34/91
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
Autosync's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 60 of 91) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 92 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. Autosync’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 91
- CFree plan and trialAbove 18 of 91
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 91
- BEase of useAbove 60 of 91
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 91
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Autosync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox among them.
What this rests on. Autosync’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
FolderSync, Rclone, Insync, odrive and GoodSync
The 5 tools Autosync is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
FolderSync
Free plan · from $29.95 one-time
Folder sync and backup between devices, cloud services and servers.
- FolderSync has a free plan. Autosync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FolderSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- FolderSync can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
Rclone
Free
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage.
- Rclone has a free plan. Autosync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.4GPA
Insync
Free trial · from $39.99 one-time
Desktop sync client for Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
- Only Autosync lists an Android app.
- Only Insync lists Linux, Windows and macOS apps.
- Insync also covers file management.
- 1.8GPA
odrive
Free trial · from $20/mo
Desktop sync for Procore documents, with SharePoint and server tiers.
- Only Autosync lists an Android app.
- Only odrive lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Autosync also covers file sharing.
- 2.0GPA
GoodSync
Free plan
File backup and two-way sync software for desktops and servers.
- Only Autosync lists an Android app.
- Only GoodSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Autosync also covers file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Autosync free?
No, Autosync is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial, counted separately for each storage service type; its length is not stated.
How much does Autosync cost?
Autosync lists one plan. In-app purchases: $2.99 - $11.99 per item, billing basis not shown in the store listing.
What platforms does Autosync work on?
Autosync is available on Android.
Does Autosync have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Autosync is listed for Android.
Does Autosync have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Autosync is listed for Android.
Is Autosync open source?
Autosync is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Autosync integrate with?
Autosync's listing names Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, MEGA, pCloud, Nextcloud and ownCloud.
Who makes Autosync?
Autosync is made by MetaCtrl.
What are the alternatives to Autosync?
The closest alternatives to Autosync in our directory are FolderSync, Rclone, Insync, odrive and GoodSync.
How does Autosync compare with other file storage and sync services?
Autosync's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 34 of the 91 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 9.
Could I make my own version of Autosync?
To replace Autosync you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Autosync’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Autosync's own pages on 13 November 2026, and its Google Play rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by MetaCtrl. Prices change, so check metactrl.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Autosync, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/autosync
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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