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Why do those other three fall short? It's pointless to recommend something when you don't tell us why those various apps are "out of the question."
I agree. Too many times, people elect not to use an app because they are unfamiliar with its capabilities.
 
Where is "Sync Now" from posted link

It's in the Menu Bar, though I had to look for it too for a while.
It looks like one of those fancy roundabouts.

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