Sync folders between an hdd and a mac, Sync folders between an hdd and a mac

I have an external hdd and it is a very tedious job to copy all neccesary files to my external hdd to use on my computer. Is there an application (preferably in the app store) that can be used to sync certain folders and keeps the newer file?
Please help

Not sure exactly what you are going for...
You're aware you need to use iTunes to sync apps between your iPhone and Mac unless you are running V10.7.2 and have iCloud setup.
BTW... apps that are optimized for an iPhone will not run on the Mac OS X and vice versai, two different operating systems.
It really helps to tell us which Mac OS X you have installed when you post for help. Thanks!

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Sync folders between an hdd and a mac, Sync folders between an hdd and a mac

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