Yes, the use-case would be somewhat different, but overlapping. Some users would prefer a true sync to keep all settings always the same across all devices and installations. For others, this is more of an infrequently encountered inconvenience, when commissioning new devices (or after settings have been altered by an update or reinstallation); and it would be more flexible, as it would allow a choice from among multiple options when importing preferences to a new device or client app.