# Filen vs AxCrypt Encryption

The clearest difference is rating: AxCrypt Encryption at 4.8 against Filen's 3.8. AxCrypt Encryption also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). Filen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (123 vs 4). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AxCrypt Encryption sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Filen asks for nothing beyond the download.

AxCrypt Encryption holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filen has 123 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Filen ships an update fortnightly, AxCrypt Encryption every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filen | AxCrypt Encryption |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt-encryption/id6746769422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 103 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549224520) | [AxCrypt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157695908) |

## What reviewers say

### Filen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518)

Securely store photos, videos, and documents with military-grade encryption. Access files on any device, share them easily, and enjoy features like offline access and encrypted notes. Offers a free tier with 10 GB storage.

**Highlights:** 10 GB free storage, Unlimited pro storage, Secure client-side encryption, Offline file access, Cross-device file access, Encrypted notes and chats, Automatic camera upload

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 End-to-end encryption and privacy-focused design
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous storage tiers
- 🌍 Open-source and transparent service
- 🚀 Fast upload/download speeds
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during uploads
- 📸 Photo/video upload failures and inconsistencies
- 🔄 Auto-upload feature unreliable and incomplete
- ⚠️ Data loss issues in Notes feature
- 🔐 Thumbnail cache exposed in Files app (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos/videos
- Music pauses when app is minimized
- Photo upload stuck at specific file counts (e.g., 42 photos)
- Notes lose data during sync
- Note type conversion deletes text content

**Requested features**

- Video streaming/playback within app
- Read-only file mode option
- Back-sync feature (delete from phone, delete from cloud)
- Multi-select file upload capability
- iPad split-screen view support


### AxCrypt Encryption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt-encryption/id6746769422)

Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, passwords, and personal data with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Access and share protected content across cloud services and devices, with a built-in password manager for added peace of mind.

**Highlights:** AES-256 file encryption, Cloud storage integration, Secure file sharing, Built-in password manager, Cross-platform access, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AxCrypt Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AxCrypt Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filen free?

Filen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AxCrypt Encryption free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Filen or AxCrypt Encryption?

AxCrypt Encryption is rated higher. Filen averages 3.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while AxCrypt Encryption averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Filen or AxCrypt Encryption have ads?

Neither Filen nor AxCrypt Encryption shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filen or AxCrypt Encryption?

Filen ships an update fortnightly, and AxCrypt Encryption every 5 days. Most recently, Filen was updated on October 16, 2026 and AxCrypt Encryption on October 14, 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.*