# Nextcloud vs Paperclip Relay

The clearest difference is rating: Nextcloud at 4.7 against Paperclip Relay's 1.0. Nextcloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paperclip Relay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nextcloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nextcloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextcloud has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextcloud | Paperclip Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud/id1125420102/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclip-relay/id6781067337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 343 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nextcloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296825573) | [WILDSOFT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781067339) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextcloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud/id1125420102)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Great alternative to big cloud providers
- 👍 Useful for home/business use
- 👍 Integrates well with iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unreliable file syncing and uploads
- 👎 Inconsistent performance and responsiveness
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Paperclip Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclip-relay/id6781067337)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextcloud free?

Nextcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paperclip Relay free?

Paperclip Relay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nextcloud or Paperclip Relay?

Nextcloud is rated higher. Nextcloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Paperclip Relay averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nextcloud or Paperclip Relay have ads?

Neither Nextcloud nor Paperclip Relay shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*