SyncTime Lite
SyncTime Lite is a free macOS file synchronization and backup utility from Desairem that lets you test the full workflow with non-persistent settings.
What is SyncTime Lite?
SyncTime Lite is a macOS utility from Desairem for synchronizing and backing up files between folders, external drives, and remote locations. It is the free trial-style edition of SyncTime, designed to let users evaluate the app’s full synchronization workflow before buying the paid version. The main limitation is that its sync settings are not kept after the app is closed, so it is best suited for testing, occasional manual jobs, or short-term one-off sync tasks. The app supports configurable sync items, multiple source and destination setups, file filtering, and different synchronization modes such as one-way and two-way syncing. It also integrates with macOS automation features including AppleScript, and newer versions support the Shortcuts app on supported macOS releases. Mac users may encounter it when looking for a lightweight alternative to cloud-only sync tools or when setting up repeatable folder mirroring and backup routines across local and attached storage.
Key features
- Synchronizes files between local folders, external drives, and remote destinations
- Supports one-way sync, two-way sync, and move-style synchronization jobs
- Allows multiple sources and destinations within a sync configuration
- Includes file filters based on names, tags, dates, sizes, and regular expressions
- Can monitor files for changes and run background syncing in supported workflows
- Supports automation through AppleScript and macOS Shortcuts integration
- Offers backup handling for replaced or removed files, including trash or custom backup locations
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This appears to be a legitimate file synchronization utility from Desairem rather than a system component. Its main risk is operational rather than malicious: like other sync tools, incorrect rules can overwrite, move, or delete files across source and destination folders. Review sync settings carefully before using it with important data or network locations.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use it to test or perform file synchronization tasks. If you do not use it, removing it is usually reasonable, but check for any saved workflows, scripts, or scheduled sync habits first. Use extra caution before syncing important folders until you have verified the job behavior with test data.
Common paths
/Applications/SyncTime Lite.app
Support paths
~/Library/Group Containers/8L4NN3ZTVN.org.desairem.SyncTime/Library/Application Support
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/org.desairem.uSyncLite.plist
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