# ownCloud vs SCP Client

The clearest difference is rating: ownCloud at 4.5 against SCP Client's 3.0. ownCloud also leads on ratings volume (354 vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). SCP Client's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ownCloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and SCP Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ownCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ownCloud has 354 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of ownCloud's written reviews are positive against 58% of SCP Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, SCP Client every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ownCloud | SCP Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scp-client/id1368363210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ownCloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359583807) | [Picktek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/627880736) |

## What reviewers say

### ownCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808)

Access, sync, and share your private cloud files securely across all your devices. Create, edit, and collaborate on documents with colleagues, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and accessible.

**Highlights:** Private file sync and share, Cross-device synchronization, Secure file sharing, Create and edit files, iOS Files integration, Multi-select and drag-and-drop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | per year |
| 30 Day Pro Trial | Free | one-time |
| Document Scanner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shortcuts Actions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Markup Documents | $2.99 | one-time |
| Photo Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good Dropbox alternative with privacy control
- 🚀 Fast synchronization when working properly
- 📱 Works well on desktop and iOS
- 🎨 Clean, modern user interface
- ♿ Accessible for VoiceOver users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow file loading and navigation
- 📤 Unreliable upload functionality
- 🔄 Inconsistent synchronization issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Login screen freezes
- Files app integration returns unknown errors
- Blank screen on certain iPhone models
- Screen rotation breaks file list display

**Requested features**

- Ability to unload/delete offline files
- Cancel/stop upload functionality
- Upload only on WiFi option
- Show upload progress percentage
- Show file sizes in status


### SCP Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scp-client/id1368363210)

Manage server-side files with a simple SSH browser. Perform essential file operations like copying, moving, renaming, deleting, viewing, and editing directly from your device.

**Highlights:** File copying, File moving, File renaming, File deletion, File viewing, File editing, Server-side management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ownCloud free?

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

### Is SCP Client free?

SCP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ownCloud or SCP Client?

ownCloud is rated higher. ownCloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while SCP Client averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do ownCloud or SCP Client have ads?

Neither ownCloud nor SCP Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ownCloud or SCP Client?

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, and SCP Client every 6 months. Most recently, ownCloud was updated on October 22, 2026 and SCP Client on October 13, 2026.

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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.*