I wanted to try using it on my phone and on my server as I do with Btsync, but it just feels buggy and unpolished. And it hasn't given me any good impressions the times I've tried it. It's not packaged for Debian and that's not something I'm interested in doing. Syncthing seems promising but it's not worth the hassle. The iPad version is nearly identical, but it does take advantage of the bigger screen.The app’s security is pretty tightly wrapped, with various approval processes required.The sad part is that we now have Btsync, which is limited and costs money just to store data on YOUR own disks, and we have Syncthing which (in my opinion) isn't ready. You can tweak a bunch of settings, set a passcode lock on the thing for extra security, use the app as a backup solution, and more. Any change you make on iOS will be reflected on the computer (Mac, PC, even Linux). Simply drag any file in your synced folder on your computer, and it will instantly appear on your iDevice. You can choose to link the app to your computer via QR code scanning (which is explained in the app), or via a “secret” code, which is also explained in the app but not very well, in our opinion.īut once you’re up an running, everything becomes a breeze. It’s not hard to set up BitTorrent Sync, but it’s not very easy either, depending on where you come from and how familiar you are with certain authentication concepts. Tapping a synced doc allows you to preview it in Quick Look, thanks to a recent update. The fairly cool notifications icon allows you to know when you have any pending access requests so you can approve them accordingly. The iPad UI could use a little more work, though.īitTorrent Sync has a pretty simple interface that allows you to easily share folders with other people, without even using the cloud, but rather with the help of HTTPS links, emails, or QR codes, for those of you who are a tad more mysterious. Its flat UI is well within the boundaries of Apple’s design direction.
Most of the UI is guides and settings, while only a fraction of its design is focused on actual file representation and management features / menus. Designed as a barebones file manager, the tool displays one or more synced folders between your mobile device and your computer. iPhones get along with Macs pretty well, but even they have limitations preventing them from being considered a match made in heaven.īreaking all barriers, BitTorrent sync enables instant file sharing between any computer and any mobile device (that supports the app) through the power of QR code scanning, or “secrets.” Simple (iOS-inspired) layoutīitTorrent Sync is an extremely simple app. It can be such a drag to send files over from one device to another, especially if they’re using different OSes.
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