MAXLink ROAM vs privateFilesApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAXLink ROAM
This app provides full mobility for PBXMAX communication system users. Access office extension features on your mobile, including contacts, presence notifications, call transfers, and schedule management. Your mobile number remains private while you can still be reached on your direct office line.
- Office extension on mobile
- Access mobile contacts
- Set presence notifications
- Manage schedules
- Transfer calls
- Private mobile number
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MAXLink ROAM is exclusive to PBXMAX subscribers. You must be a PBXMAX subscriber for the app to function. MAXLink ROAM provides full mobility for users working with the MAXLink PBXMAX communication system. When using your office extension on your mobile phone, you can access your mobile phone contacts, set presence notifications, manage schedules, transfer calls and more. Your mobile number will not appear when making calls, and you can still be reached on your direct office number.
privateFilesApp
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The privateFiles app provides secure storage for your files. It does that by 3 layers of protection: - app level - by app passcode; - folder level - by a password; - individual file level - by allowing to protect file by its own password. These levels of protection are completely Optional, you don't have to use all (any) of them. Use privateFiles for: - Storing files - Organizing and protecting important documents What makes privateFiles app different? • Intuitive design and interface • Easy to import, organize and view files • Supports wide range of file formats: Word, Excel, PDF, ZIP, text, html, images, videos, presentations • ALL basic and advanced features are available in FREE version Basic Features: - The app works on phones and tables - Easy to use and Intuitive interface - Detailed Help system - 3 layers of protection - Stores and protects files - Can protect app access by passcode (PIN) code with full support for Touch ID and Face ID - Allows to protect individual folder by a password - Can protect file by its own password Advanced Features (all available in FREE version): • Unlimited number of folders • Unlimited number of stored files • Unlimited nested folders - folders within other folders • Privacy screen - hides app content in recent apps list • Share stored files with other people or apps • Easy to use Import and Export • Backup folders Paid Feature: - Remove Ads to make your app experience distraction-free Help & Support: - Use detailed Help system include with the app ("App Menu / Help") - Problems or questions? Use "App Menu / Contact Support" - Have suggestion for a new feature? Use "App Menu / Ask for a new feature" IMPORTANT: • The privateFiles app stores files directly on your device. • Your data is never uploaded to our servers. • Please ensure you perform backups of your phone or tablet to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAXLink ROAM at none against privateFilesApp's 1. MAXLink ROAM also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months). privateFilesApp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MAXLink ROAM asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAXLink ROAM ships an update every 5 months, privateFilesApp every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAXLink ROAM | privateFilesApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAXLink, LLC | MaximumSoft Corp. |
In-app purchases
MAXLink ROAM
No in-app purchases
privateFilesApp
- Remove ads$1.99
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