Comparison

Jottacloud vs Koofr Vault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jottacloud

Securely store and access your files from any device with robust cloud storage. Benefit from automatic backups, original quality photo and video storage, and easy file sharing. Enjoy peace of mind with Norwegian privacy laws and direct in-app customer support.

Highlights
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Access files from any device
  • Original quality photo/video backup
  • Share files and photo albums
  • Stream videos
  • Document scanner
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Securely store your files and access them from any device. Jottacloud is operating under Norwegian privacy laws, one of the world's strictest. Try it for free with 5GB, choose an individual plan with unlimited storage or a Home plan for the family with up to 20TB of storage. Features: Cloud storage and backup - Automatic backup - Access your files from any device - Free up space on your device with one click Photos and videos - Backup of photos and videos in original quality and size - Organize your files and photos - Share photo albums with friends and add comments - Stream videos to Apple TV or Cast devices File management - Share files with anyone via link - Preview and manage your files - Easy file search by name - File details - Document scanner Support - Chat with customer support directly in the app Location services To save power we use the "significant change" location service which will update the app occasionally when you are on the move. Opt-in to give the app access to your location. To use this service we are required to ask for the "Always"-permission. We do not send your location to our servers.

About

Koofr Vault

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents with client-side encryption. Create encrypted Safe Boxes, upload and download files, and use biometrics for access. Your data remains private and inaccessible to anyone but you.

Highlights
  • Client-side encryption
  • Zero-knowledge storage
  • Create Safe Boxes
  • Upload/download files
  • Biometric unlock
  • Open source
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Koofr Vault is an open source, client-side, zero-knowledge encrypted storage application by Koofr. Unlock enhanced security for your files. Discover a better way to securely store and access your photos, videos and documents. Included in all Koofr plans, even in the free one. Start using Koofr Vault now to make your life more secure. First time users must create a free Koofr account. Access everything through the Koofr Vault mobile app for iOS. With Koofr Vault for iOS you can: • create new Safe Boxes, • upload files or folders to your Safe Boxes, • download your files to your phone or open them in different apps, • take a photo and store it in your Safe Box, • use biometrics to unlock Safe Boxes. All Safe Box files are encrypted or decrypted by your device on demand as you access them. Since your Safe Key, only known to you, is required to decrypt cloud content, only you can access the files. Neither your Safe key nor any other unencrypted file data or metadata is sent to or stored by Koofr. The cloud has never been safer!

Screenshots

Jottacloud4 screens
Koofr Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koofr Vault at none against Jottacloud's 6. Jottacloud's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (73 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Koofr Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Jottacloud against 4.5 for Koofr Vault. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jottacloud has 73 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Jottacloud's written reviews are positive against 50% of Koofr Vault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, Koofr Vault every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jottacloud versus Koofr Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJottacloudKoofr Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJotta ASKoofr

Customer experience

Jottacloud

All ratings68 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.3%

Koofr Vault

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Jottacloud

Subscriptions6
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 300 GB$3.991 Month
  • 1 TB$7.991 Month
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  • 100 GB$17.991 Year
  • 300 GB$34.991 Year
  • 1 TB$79.991 Year
None

Koofr Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jottacloud free?
Jottacloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koofr Vault free?
Koofr Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jottacloud or Koofr Vault?
Jottacloud is rated higher. Jottacloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Koofr Vault averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Jottacloud or Koofr Vault have ads?
Neither Jottacloud nor Koofr Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jottacloud or Koofr Vault?
Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, and Koofr Vault every 6 weeks. Most recently, Jottacloud was updated on October 24, 2026 and Koofr Vault on October 24, 2026.

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