Comparison

ownCloud vs SA_agent

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

Head to head
About

ownCloud

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
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Your files. Your server. Your ownCloud. Connect to your ownCloud Infinite Scale (oCIS) or ownCloud Classic server and access your private cloud from anywhere. Open source, self-hosted, no third-party cloud required. ownCloud gives you full control over your data. Whether you're a teacher accessing the school cloud, a sysadmin managing a federated deployment, or someone who simply refuses to hand their files to a big-tech provider — this app is built for you. FEATURES - Browse, Edit and Create files Work with your files directly on your device with Files integration, built-in markup tools*, and the document scanner*. Switch between list view and three grid views — all updating live as changes happen locally or remotely. - Built-in viewers View common file types right in the app. Swipe through images in carousel view. Navigate PDFs using their table of contents or full-text search. - Spaces (oCIS) On ownCloud Infinite Scale servers, organise work into Spaces with dedicated permissions, members, and quotas. Full Spaces support is built in. - Sharing and Collaboration Share files and folders with other users on the same server or externally via public links. Fine-grained permissions, password protection, and expiry dates give you control over every share. - Search (Local and Remote) Filter by date, size, type, or location. Save searches and create reusable templates. Local search works fully offline. On oCIS servers, server-side search can also find content inside files (depending on server configuration). - Offline Support Mark files and folders for offline availability. Work without a connection. Changes sync automatically when you're back online. Built from the ground up with offline-first in mind. - Multiple Accounts Connect to several ownCloud servers and accounts simultaneously. Switch between them seamlessly. - Deep OS Integration Native iPadOS multitasking, drag and drop, File Provider, and Shortcuts support. Built by developers who care about how apps should feel on Apple platforms. - Security The app tracks your server's TLS certificates and warns you about unexpected changes. Review certificate details (including a diff of what changed) and accept or reject — right from the app. * Some features may require an In-App Purchase or Subscription. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.4 or later, iPadOS 15.4 or later ABOUT OWNCLOUD ownCloud is the original open source platform for self-hosted file sync, share, and collaboration. Founded in 2010 in Germany, ownCloud is trusted by millions of users in education, government, research, and enterprise worldwide. ownCloud is maintained by Kiteworks through its Open Source Program Office. Learn more: https://owncloud.com/ Open source: https://github.com/owncloud/ios-app/ Terms of Use: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/owncloud/ios-app/master/LICENSE Privacy Policy: https://owncloud.com/privacy-statement/

About

SA_agent

Features
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SA_agent is a Safari Web Extension for researchers who use Google Scholar on iPhone and iPad. It adds local journal context to supported result pages and provides optional AI-powered research tools through an Apple-linked credit balance. RESEARCH WITH LOCAL JOURNAL CONTEXT • See color-coded SJR quartiles and available JCR, CAS, CiteScore, indexing, and discipline-list fields beside supported Scholar results. • Search more than 35,000 bundled journals by title or ISSN without contacting a journal-ranking service. • Choose, reorder, and hide ranking badges to match your workflow. • Import a private custom journal list from CSV or JSON and display its ranks alongside bundled data. Custom datasets stay in extension-local storage. OPTIONAL AI RESEARCH TOOLS • Create focused paper summaries from Scholar results. • Choose a 30–1,000-word target and Academic, Formal, or Casual tone. • Regenerate or improve a summary, then copy it or download it as text. • Connect an optional Zotero Web API account, format up to 50 library items in APA, Chicago, MLA, or Harvard style, and generate a downloadable literature-review draft. • Review the estimated credit cost before generation. SA_agent blocks the request when the available balance is below the estimate. APPLE-LINKED CREDITS Open the containing SA_agent app to buy, restore, or refresh Apple-linked credits. The Safari extension reads the account through native messaging, so you do not need to paste an extension token. Journal rankings, Journal Search, and custom datasets do not require credits. AI summaries and literature reviews require an internet connection and sufficient credits from Apple in-app purchases. PRIVACY BY ACTION Journal matching, ranking lookup, and custom datasets are processed locally. Paper text or formatted Zotero citations are sent to the SA_agent service only when you explicitly request AI generation. Optional Zotero credentials are used for Zotero API requests. SA_agent does not sell personal information, collect general browsing history, or run advertising analytics. See the Privacy Policy for complete details. GET STARTED 1. Open SA_agent and buy or restore credits if you want to use AI features. 2. Enable the SA_agent extension in Safari and allow access to supported Google Scholar pages. 3. Open the extension Options page to choose badges, search journals, add a custom dataset, or connect Zotero. Availability of optional ranking fields depends on the licensed data included in the installed release. SA_agent is intended for academic research workflows. Google Scholar and Zotero are trademarks of their respective owners. SA_agent is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Scholar or Zotero.

Screenshots

ownCloud4 screens
SA_agent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SA_agent at every 3 weeks against ownCloud's every 3 months. SA_agent also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, SA_agent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ownCloud versus SA_agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterownCloudSA_agent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (352 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings352 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperownCloud GmbH鹏帆 常

Bugs and requests

ownCloud

Reported bugs

33 issues
  • 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
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  • Photo upload limited to 3 at a time
  • Videos lose metadata during upload
  • App closes unexpectedly
  • Preview crashes when viewing images
  • Media access permission issues
  • Infinite loading without results
  • Files disappear from folders
  • Duplicate file downloads
  • Upload stuck in pending state indefinitely
  • Annotation changes not saved
  • Hand/palm movements close documents during annotation
  • iOS 18 compatibility issues
  • iOS 16 compatibility issues
  • Offline files not cached without internet
  • Shortcuts fail silently without in-app purchase
  • Make available offline hangs after first file
  • OAuth grant expires after device restart
  • Invalid grant errors on photo sync
  • App hangs waiting for server response
  • Scanning documents causes crashes
  • Folders become inaccessible after failed uploads
  • App requests password every 2 minutes
  • Dark mode text visibility issues
  • HEIC format instead of JPEG on upload
  • CSRF check failed on share link creation
  • Slow download speeds compared to web version
  • Battery drain in background
  • Synced files in hidden/unusable directories

Requested features

20 requests
  • Ability to unload/delete offline files
  • Cancel/stop upload functionality
  • Upload only on WiFi option
  • Show upload progress percentage
  • Show file sizes in status
Show 15 more
  • Priority queue for uploads
  • Folder upload capability
  • Text file editing support
  • Activity/modification tracking
  • Turkish language support
  • Automatic backup for all phone data
  • Photo gallery-style grid view with adjustable tiles
  • Swipe-down gesture to exit image view
  • Separate Photos/Videos menu tab
  • Improved web media access for faster photo viewing
  • Video controls for offline playback
  • External storage support visibility
  • Disable global search option for large folders
  • Notification badge removal option
  • Share links creation without CSRF errors

SA_agent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ownCloud

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Features$1.991 Year
One-time5
  • 30 Day Pro TrialFree
  • Document Scanner$2.99
  • Shortcuts Actions$2.99
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  • Markup Documents$2.99
  • Photo Pro Features$2.99
3 purchases

SA_agent

One-time3
  • SA Agent Credits$0.99
  • SA Agent Credits$4.99
  • SA Agent Credits$19.99

Questions

Is ownCloud free?
ownCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SA_agent free?
SA_agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ownCloud or SA_agent have ads?
Neither ownCloud nor SA_agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ownCloud or SA_agent?
ownCloud ships an update every 3 months, and SA_agent every 3 weeks. Most recently, ownCloud was updated on October 19, 2026 and SA_agent on October 8, 2026.

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