# PILE: Private Cloud Organizer — Save notes, photos, links > Private cloud organizer for notes, photos, links, and files synced via iCloud. (iPhone/iPad app by Awesome Apps Company Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-private-cloud-organizer/id6480300610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Awesome Apps Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/889715463) - Category: Productivity, Graphics & Design - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 1.40/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 48 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2024-08-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-private-cloud-organizer/id6480300610/reviews.md ## What is PILE? The only private, beautiful way to organize everything. Seamlessly synced across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Keep your notes, bookmarks, files, images, inspiration, memories, articles, and documents safe and accessible with PILE. Key Features: - Private & Secure: All data is stored in your iCloud Drive—no third-party servers, no tracking, no AI. - Organized & Ready: Retrieve deleted items for up to 30 days with our bin system. - Flexible Storage: Save notes, links, photos, videos, and more from any device. - Customization: Unlock tags, pinned items, and visual customization with one simple subscription. Why PILE? - Your data stays yours—secure, private, and always in your control. - Maintain a distraction-free environment with no ads. - Effortless synchronization through iCloud ensures your content is available anytime, anywhere. Subscription: - One subscription unlocks all features, with discounts for students and yearly plans. Join PILE for a transparent, secure, and beautifully organized digital life. Subscription auto-renews until cancelled, more info in https://pile.ie/#terms ## Key features - Private & Secure iCloud storage - Organized content retrieval - Flexible storage for various file types - Customizable tags and pinning - Seamless cross-device syncing - Distraction-free, ad-free experience ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly Offer | $12.99 | per year | | Yearly - Offer | $12.99 | per year | | Monthly for Students | $2.99 | per month | | Monthly for Professionals | $3.99 | per month | | Yearly for Everyone | $22.99 | per year | ## What do users think of PILE? **Pros** - 🌟 Very well thought and sync **Cons** - ⛔️ Bait and switch tactics for lifetime users - ⛔️ No free upgrade code for former lifetime users - ⛔️ Scam pricing and multiple subscriptions needed - ⛔️ Difficulty importing from previous version - ⛔️ Glitches causing items to disappear ## Recent user reviews (10 of 27) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-private-cloud-organizer/id6480300610/reviews.md ### 1/5 — We were promised a code *2025-12-03, version 1.0.6* For the revised app, but all this guy has done is ignore us. ### 1/5 — Developer lies about the app’s star rating, based on the OLD Pile, now crippled & abandoned!! *2025-08-11, version 1.0.6* The OLD Pile was great. Now the developer has crippled it, yet uses the high star rating the OLD Pile received. It was loved by the users, and it has been rendered unusable. Paid users who purchased a life time subscription to the OLD Pile have not received an upgrade code, nor are they automatically switched over with their content in tact. They must manually bring all their OLD Pile content in one by one, even Evernote had a reasonable export and import option, and look at what happened to them when greed set in. As for this new version: First, the app info mentions a one year introduction price of $12.99. That is not reflected in the app itself. When you try to subscribe, all you get is a $23 a year option. That’s the second turn off. Furthermore, you must start from scratch. There’s is no way to import your OLD Pile clippings. It’s a complete chaos, motivated by greed, and made worse by the developer’s unkind treatment of his formerly loyal and happy customers. Finally, I find it really gross that the developer blatantly lies about the NEW Pile’s star rating. Instead of being honest about the 1.4 star rating he quotes the OLD Pile’s 4.3 star rating. That shouldn’t even be allowed, as it is false advertising! Apple should crack down on that “toute-suite!”The developer’s behavior should tell you all you need to know, and give you serious pause as to whether you can trust him not to just abandon this project as well, leaving people bait and switched and dropped altogether. I find the entire experience in poor taste all around. ### 1/5 — Developer unreliable *2025-07-20, version 1.0.6* This developer promised to offer his new Pile app free for the ones who had the previous version. Unfortunately even after multiple attempts to reach out to him by email he keeps ignoring his own words and doesn’t even respond. The « old » app does the same as the new one and he also introduced a pricing which is definitely out of touch for what the app does (a simple url saver). They are many alternatives such as the great Raindrop.io (freemium), Goodlinks, Anybox or Matter. Just keep moving on! ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-05-23, version 1.0.6* The developer screwed paid users by relaunching the same app under a new name. Paid again and he screwed paid users a second time by abandoning the app. Absolutely deplorable! ### 1/5 — So Legacy users can get bent? *2025-03-23, version 1.0.6* It was a beautiful app, then the greed came, and the dev decided everyone who bought full versions could screw themselves and made their version unusable while offering a free upgrade you will never see. ### 1/5 — Take note *2025-01-18* This is a great example of how a dev can work hard to successfully build a solid app and a solid rep only to destroy both due to poor communication, a short sighted revenue strategy and disregard for legacy users. The only path of redemption for this dev is to give legacy users lifetime premium access and plead with them to change negative ratings/reviews or a complete rebrand and launch under a different company name with no obvious ties to PILE… unfortunate. ### 1/5 — awful *2024-11-30, version 1.0.6* Slower than the original, can’t drag and drop, deletes things after moving them at random. I assume the developers didn’t honor the “lifetime” purchase of the last app as well, and the old app was made unusable by pop-ups that you can’t disable. it’s a good reminder for me to never auto-update something that I’ve paid for. ### 1/5 — Code für Bestandskunden nicht angekommen und funktioniert nicht mehr - leere Versprechen *2024-11-21, version 1.0.6* Update: Geld bezahlt für eine unbrauchbare Version - Version ich ärgere mich immer noch Update: the old version is not useable, as well. Hello, in the old version there is a message that there is a code for existing customers. Unfortunately I have not received anything. I like this app - but what's going on now? The old App was really good, now there's a second version, this one is now with a subscription. I have written to the developer and am still waiting for an answer. What is the philosophy now in dealing with customers who have bought the app. I would be very happy to receive information ... Thank you very much. No answer from creator. Update: Now this new App don‘t work anymore, and the old App shows a message several time so that so can‘t work with the App ### 1/5 — Trying to get promised upgrade to new version *2024-11-01, version 1.0.6* When I open app I bought lifetime subscription to - I get popup message to email for code to unlock new version. Been waiting & checking and no reply. When you unlock the new version as promised I will be happy to try it and revise my review. ### 5/5 — Bait and switch *2024-10-07, version 1.0.4* Great app. Local first. Super clean. ## Frequently asked questions about PILE ### What is PILE: Private Cloud Organizer? PILE is a private and secure application designed to help you organize all your digital content, including notes, photos, links, and files. It utilizes your personal iCloud Drive for storage, ensuring your data remains private and accessible across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. ### How does PILE ensure privacy and security? All your data is stored directly in your iCloud Drive, meaning no third-party servers are involved, and there is no tracking or AI processing of your information. This ensures your data stays yours and is always under your control. ### What kind of content can I save in PILE? You can save a wide variety of content, including notes, bookmarks (links), files, images, inspiration, memories, articles, and documents. The app offers flexible storage options to accommodate different types of digital assets. ### Is PILE free to use? The app offers a free tier, but certain features like tags, pinned items, and visual customization are unlocked with a one-time subscription. Discounts are available for students and for yearly plans. ### How does data synchronization work? Data synchronization is handled effortlessly through iCloud. This ensures that your organized content is consistently available and up-to-date across all your Apple devices, including your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.6 — 2024-08-30 - Minor bug-fixes and improvements ### 1.0.5 — 2024-08-28 - Small bug-fixes and improvements ### 1.0.4 — 2024-08-25 - NEW: Import Links functionality, find it in the Settings tab (last one) at the very bottom - Improved how Links are loaded in the background - Improved how pasting text is formatted - Minor bug-fixes ### 1.0.2 — 2024-08-13 - Minor bug-fixes and improvements ### 1.0.1 — 2024-08-11 - Minor bug-fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to PILE | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dropmark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmark/id999122556) | 4.4 (31) | Free | Productivity | | [Pinoto - save and organize](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinoto-save-and-organize/id6448546839) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Productivity | | [Marcit: Bookmark Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marcit-bookmark-manager/id6468864780) | — | Free | Productivity | | [BitRead: ReadLater for growth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitread-readlater-for-growth/id1600331223) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Bookmark App: DoubleMemory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark-app-doublememory/id6737529034) | 4.1 (9) | Free | Productivity | | [Linkboard: News and Bookmarks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkboard-news-and-bookmarks/id1612805234) | 4.7 (12) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Awesome Apps Company Ltd. - [XenAdmin: XenServer Monitoring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenadmin-xenserver-monitoring/id953782558) - [WT Tactical Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wt-tactical-map/id957097239) - [Achievement Maker - Create and share!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achievement-maker-create-and-share/id1179537416) - [Intelligram - Photo Check](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intelligram-photo-check/id1265611138) - [OLD: Pile - Collect Bookmarks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-pile-collect-bookmarks/id1549454338) - [Climb Genius: Boulder Sessions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-genius-boulder-sessions/id6443992978) All apps by Awesome Apps Company Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/889715463 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*