Comparison

Nextcloud vs ScaleInspector

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

Head to head
About

Nextcloud

Access, manage, and share your files and photos from your private cloud storage. Upload media to free up phone space, work on documents offline, and utilize AI assistance. Secure your data with password or FaceID protection and end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Connect multiple cloud accounts
  • Access and share documents
  • Upload photos and videos
  • Offline file access
  • AI Assistant
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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Regain control over your data. The Nextcloud app for iOS brings your photos and files with you wherever you go! - Connect one or multiple accounts to your private or business cloud. - Access, work on and share documents wherever you are. - Upload your photos and videos to your Nextcloud to save space on your phone. - Browse photos and videos stored on your private cloud. - Choose files to keep available even when you're offline. - Additional features: - Nextcloud AI Assistant - Drag and drop between multiple Nextcloud Files windows on your iPad - Protect your account with a password or FaceID - Support for End to end encryption. New to Nextcloud? Nextcloud is a collaboration platform designed for private clouds. Host it yourself or with a company you trust and you gain a complete digital workplace with online office document collaboration, video calls and chat, email, calendar and project management, a local AI assistant and much more. See https://nextcloud.com/hub to find out what Nextcloud can do for you! For discussions and reporting issues please go to https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/ios

About

ScaleInspector

Features
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Scale Calculator: Instantly get tolerances and required test weights for any scale by inputting the capacity, resolution (e) and scale class. Adheres to NIST Handbook 44. CoC Search: Find and view NTEP certificates in a pocket-friendly interface. Unit Converter: Convert between any weight units. Reports: Generate and save scale service and inspection reports by filling out a simple form. Generated reports are compatible with and editable in LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other software.

Screenshots

Nextcloud4 screens
ScaleInspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nextcloud at Free against ScaleInspector's $9.99. Nextcloud also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). ScaleInspector's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Nextcloud is free to download; ScaleInspector costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nextcloud ships an update every 10 days, ScaleInspector every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nextcloud versus ScaleInspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextcloudScaleInspector
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextcloud GmbHNetsyms Technologies LLC

Bugs and requests

Nextcloud

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to open/edit text files
  • Issues with password-protected folders
  • Problems with HEIC file support
  • Inconsistent video playback
  • Crashes on launch after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved background photo/file sync
  • Better integration with iOS Files app
  • Support for more file types and document editing
  • Customizable sorting and organization options
  • Streamlined setup and configuration

ScaleInspector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nextcloud

No in-app purchases

None

ScaleInspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextcloud free?
Nextcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScaleInspector free?
ScaleInspector costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nextcloud or ScaleInspector have ads?
Neither Nextcloud nor ScaleInspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nextcloud or ScaleInspector?
Nextcloud ships an update every 10 days, and ScaleInspector every 8 months. Most recently, Nextcloud was updated on October 23, 2026 and ScaleInspector on October 4, 2026.

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