CryptCloudViewer vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CryptCloudViewer
Access and manage encrypted files across multiple cloud storage services. Stream media directly from your encrypted cloud with support for various formats and Chromecast.
- Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more
- Rclone, CarotDAV, and Cryptomator encryption
- Encrypted media playback
- Software decoder for non-native media
- Cloud file management (upload, delete, rename)
- Chromecast support with encoding
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This is cloud drive viewer with encryption. App supports device folders and remote storages: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Filen.io, S3, SFTP, WebDAV, Samba. Available encryption: rclone, CarotDAV, Cryptomator and gocryptfs. This app can play media files with keeping encrypted. In addition, this app can play non-native media files (ex. mpeg2) with software decoder. You can edit your cloud storages: upload, make folder, rename, move, delete items. Also this app supports Chromecast, can send media to a device with encoding in app.
Anchor
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Use Anchor to keep important information visible at a glance: Calendar See the date and day without opening another app. Weather Check current conditions in a simple, quiet layout. Progress See how far you are through the day with a minimal progress view. Tasks Keep a short task list visible, with unfinished items kept clear and easy to scan. Notes Place a simple note on your Home Screen so you do not have to open an app just to remember it. Countdown Track the days until something important. Habit Keep one small habit visible and easy to check. Today A calm daily focus widget for the thing that deserves your attention now. Reminder A lightweight reminder widget for what you should not forget.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CryptCloudViewer at Free against Anchor's $3.99. CryptCloudViewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Anchor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support 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
CryptCloudViewer is free to download; Anchor costs $3.99 up front. CryptCloudViewer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.
CryptCloudViewer ships an update every 3 days, Anchor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CryptCloudViewer | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ichiro NAKAHARA | taehyun kim |
In-app purchases
CryptCloudViewer
- coffee$0.99
- fresh orange juice$4.99
- dinner$12.99
Anchor
No in-app purchases
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