# ownCloud vs Passwords for Nextcloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Passwords for Nextcloud at 78% against ownCloud's 33%. ownCloud's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (354 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ownCloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Passwords for Nextcloud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ownCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ownCloud has 354 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of ownCloud's written reviews are positive against 78% of Passwords for Nextcloud'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, Passwords for Nextcloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ownCloud | Passwords for Nextcloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808/reviews)** | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwords-for-nextcloud/id1546212226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ownCloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359583807) | [Johannes Schliephake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486421980) |

## 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


### Passwords for Nextcloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passwords-for-nextcloud/id1546212226)

Manage your passwords securely with this client for the Nextcloud Passwords app. View, create, edit, and delete entries with end-to-end encryption and encrypted offline storage. Seamlessly log in to other apps using the integrated Password AutoFill provider.

**Highlights:** View, create, edit, and delete password entries, End-to-end and client-side encryption, Encrypted offline storage, Filtering and sorting options, Integrated Password AutoFill provider

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Awesome Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fantastic Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ownCloud free?

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

### Is Passwords for Nextcloud free?

Passwords for Nextcloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ownCloud or Passwords for Nextcloud?

ownCloud is rated higher. ownCloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Passwords for Nextcloud averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do ownCloud or Passwords for Nextcloud have ads?

Neither ownCloud nor Passwords for Nextcloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ownCloud or Passwords for Nextcloud?

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, and Passwords for Nextcloud every 2 months. Most recently, ownCloud was updated on October 27, 2026 and Passwords for Nextcloud on October 20, 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.*