Comparison

Semaphor vs Cloud Storage

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

Head to head
About

Semaphor

This app offers secure team communication and collaboration with end-to-end encryption and private blockchain technology. It provides features like direct messaging, file sharing, and project-specific channels for real-time teamwork.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Secure file sharing
  • Private direct messaging
  • Unlimited project channels
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Native offline mode
Features
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Semaphor combines the best features of collaboration apps and encrypted messaging apps. Your team can work together through team messages, direct messages, and file sharing. Semaphor is secured by the power of private blockchain and end-to-end encryption. Semaphor brings you and your team: › End-to-end encryption to protect every file and conversation › Fast file uploads › Secure file sharing › Private direct messaging › Unlimited, project-specific channels › Real-time communication and collaboration › Password-less account creation › Native offline mode › Mobile and desktop friendly › Enterprise and LDAP ready › Supports bots and integrations › HIPAA/FINRA/FIRPA compliant › Reviewable source code To find out more about Semaphor, visit our website or send us an email. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions. ----- Subscriptions: - Basic: Free 30-day conversation history - Standard: Unlimited conversation history and access to Standard channels. $8.99/month - Pro: Unlimited conversation history and access to Pro channels. Team admin pays for all team members. $8.99/user/month - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase. ----- By installing this app you agree to SpiderOak's: Privacy Policy, https://spideroak.com/policy/privacy-policy Term of Use, https://spideroak.com/policy/terms-of-use Service Agreement, https://spideroak.com/policy/service-agreement

About

Cloud Storage

Consolidate access to multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and MEGA in a single, intuitive application. Organize, upload, download, and manage files efficiently with advanced tools and analytics.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud management
  • Complete file management
  • Storage analytics
  • Storage optimizer
  • Global search
  • Favorites
  • Security and privacy
Features
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Cloud Storage brings your Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and MEGA accounts together in one beautifully designed app — making it easy to browse, organize, upload, download, and manage files across all your cloud storage services without switching between apps. Whether you use one cloud provider or multiple, Cloud Storage keeps everything organised and accessible in one place. UNIFIED CLOUD MANAGEMENT: Connect your cloud accounts and access all your files from a single dashboard. Supported services: • Dropbox • OneDrive • Box • MEGA No more juggling multiple apps to manage your files. COMPLETE FILE MANAGEMENT: Easily manage your cloud storage with powerful file tools: • Browse files and folders in List or Grid view • Upload photos, videos, and documents • Download files for offline access • Create and organize folders • Rename, move, delete, and share files • Sort files by name or date • Fast and smooth navigation STORAGE ANALYTICS: Understand exactly how your storage space is being used. Analyze storage across connected drives by: • Photos • Videos • Documents • Audio files • Duplicate files • Large files Quickly identify what’s taking up space. STORAGE OPTIMIZER: Clean up unnecessary files and free valuable storage. Features include: • Duplicate file detection • Large file finder • Smart storage cleanup tools Manage your cloud space more efficiently. GLOBAL SEARCH Search across all connected cloud drives at once. Find files instantly — no matter where they’re stored. FAVORITES Star important files and access them anytime from the Favorites section. SECURITY & PRIVACY Your privacy comes first. • Face ID / Touch ID protection • Secure credential storage using iOS Keychain • Your files are never stored on our servers BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE Designed for speed, simplicity, and modern iPhone devices. • Clean and intuitive UI • Dark Mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Optimized for all iPhone screen sizes • Fast and lightweight performance Manage all your cloud storage in one place with Cloud Storage. What’s New • Added MEGA cloud storage support • Manage Dropbox, OneDrive, Box & MEGA from one app • Storage Analytics for better space insights • Storage Optimiser with duplicate & large file detection • Global Search across connected drives • Favorites for quick access to important files • Face ID / Touch ID app protection • Dark Mode support • Performance improvements and bug fixes Subscription Details:- - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Policy:https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6764746178 Terms: https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6764746178 EULA: https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6764746178

Screenshots

Semaphor3 screens
Cloud Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud Storage at 5.0 against Semaphor's 3.5. Cloud Storage also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Semaphor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Semaphor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month and Cloud Storage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Storage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Semaphor has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Semaphor ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloud Storage every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Semaphor versus Cloud Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSemaphorCloud Storage
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSpiderOak, Inc.Kalpesh Donga

Customer experience

Semaphor

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative46.2%

Cloud Storage

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Semaphor

Subscriptions1
  • Personal Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
2 purchases

Cloud Storage

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Semaphor free?
Semaphor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud Storage free?
Cloud Storage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Semaphor or Cloud Storage?
Cloud Storage is rated higher. Semaphor averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Cloud Storage averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Semaphor or Cloud Storage have ads?
Cloud Storage shows ads; Semaphor does not.
Which is updated more often, Semaphor or Cloud Storage?
Semaphor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloud Storage every 10 days. Most recently, Semaphor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cloud Storage on October 20, 2026.

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