# ownCloud vs Swift Paperless

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swift Paperless at 97% against ownCloud's 32%. Swift Paperless also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs freemium). ownCloud's advantage is ratings volume (352 vs 68) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). 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 Swift Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swift Paperless holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ownCloud has 352 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of ownCloud's written reviews are positive against 97% of Swift Paperless's.

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, Swift Paperless every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ownCloud | Swift Paperless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808/reviews) | **[4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **352** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ownCloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359583807) | [Paul Gessinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/867006427) |

## 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


### Swift Paperless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-paperless/id6448698521)

This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

**Highlights:** Native iOS integration, Paperless-ngx compatibility, Document finding, Document categorization, Add documents from phone

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee money | $3.99 | one-time |
| Proper thank-you | $8.99 | one-time |
| Above and beyond | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legendary generosity | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ownCloud free?

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

### Is Swift Paperless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ownCloud or Swift Paperless?

Swift Paperless is rated higher. ownCloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Swift Paperless averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do ownCloud or Swift Paperless have ads?

Neither ownCloud nor Swift Paperless shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ownCloud or Swift Paperless?

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, and Swift Paperless every 2 months. Most recently, ownCloud was updated on September 22, 2026 and Swift Paperless on September 18, 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.*