Cryptomator vs LocaPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cryptomator
Encrypt your sensitive data stored in cloud services with this open-source tool. It allows you to create secure vaults with passwords, accessible only by you, and integrates seamlessly with your device's file system. Protect your privacy and ensure your data remains confidential.
- Cloud data encryption
- Password-protected vaults
- Face ID/Touch ID unlock
- Files app integration
- Compatible with major cloud services
- Open-source software
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Take the security of your data into your own hands. Cryptomator encrypts your files before they reach the cloud — so only you hold the key. Not your cloud provider, not us, no one. Most cloud providers encrypt your data only during transmission, or they keep the decryption keys themselves — keys that can be stolen, copied, or misused. With Cryptomator, the key to your data stays in your hands. EASY TO USE Cryptomator is a simple tool for digital self-defense. Protect your cloud data yourself, independently. • Assign a password to a folder — we call it a vault. That's all: no key creation, no registration, no configuration • Unlock vaults with Face ID / Touch ID • Fully integrated into the Files app — browse and open your encrypted files right where you already manage them • Everything you save into a vault is encrypted automatically COMPATIBLE Cryptomator works with the most commonly used cloud storages and is available for all major operating systems. • Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint (incl. Microsoft Teams), pCloud, Box, WebDAV- and S3-based cloud storage services • Create vaults in any location via other File Providers (third-party apps must support this) • Access the same vaults across all your mobile devices and computers SECURE & TRUSTWORTHY You don't have to trust Cryptomator blindly, because it is open source software — everyone can see the code: https://github.com/cryptomator/ios • No backdoors and no expiration date, thanks to open source • File content and filename encryption with AES and 256 bit key length • Vault password secured with scrypt for enhanced brute-force resistance • Independently audited by security researchers; crypto implementation publicly documented If someone looks into the folder in your cloud, they cannot draw any conclusions about your data. AWARD-WINNING Cryptomator received the CeBIT Innovation Award 2016 for Usable Security and Privacy. CRYPTOMATOR COMMUNITY Join the Cryptomator Community and participate in the conversations with other Cryptomator users: • Community: https://community.cryptomator.org • Mastodon: @cryptomator@mastodon.online --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LocaPDF
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Read, merge, sign and compress PDFs on your device. LocaPDF keeps core PDF tools free, including offline use. Your documents are processed locally without uploading them to a document server. No LocaPDF account is required. READ AND FIND Open PDFs, search selectable text, zoom, browse page thumbnails and return to your reading position. Keep recent documents and favorites close at hand. ORGANIZE YOUR PAGES Merge and split PDFs. Rotate, reorder, delete, extract and insert pages. Save the result as a new PDF. ANNOTATE, SIGN AND FILL FORMS Add highlights, notes, drawings, text and handwritten signatures. Fill supported PDF form fields and save your changes. Share or print with your device's system tools. Text additions are annotations; they do not rewrite existing paragraph layouts. CONVERT AND COMPRESS Turn photos or camera scans into PDFs. Export PDF pages as images or extract selectable text. Convert supported Office documents to PDF and supported PDF content to Word. Conversion uses a simplified layout; complex or unsupported features may not reproduce exactly. Compression savings and image quality depend on your file and chosen settings. FREE TOOLS. OPTIONAL AD-FREE PREMIUM. Core PDF tools do not require a subscription. Free use includes ads when available. Documents can be processed offline; ads, consent services and store purchases may use the internet. You choose when to share files with another app or provider. Optional monthly or yearly auto-renewable Premium removes banner, interstitial and rewarded ads, including ad prompts. It does not unlock additional PDF tools. Prices appear in your local currency before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Restore eligible purchases from the Premium screen. Privacy: https://www.kgglabs.com/locapdf-privacy-policy/ Terms: https://www.kgglabs.com/locapdf-terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://www.kgglabs.com/locapdf-support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cryptomator at none against LocaPDF's shown. LocaPDF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cryptomator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and LocaPDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cryptomator | LocaPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (442 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skymatic GmbH | Kaan Gokhan Gorgien |
Bugs and requests
Cryptomator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Vault password change issues
- Files disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Freezing and crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic vault locking option
- Improved search and file management functionality
- Support for more cloud storage providers
- Offline file access and editing
LocaPDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cryptomator
- Full Version$9.991 Year
- 30-Day TrialFree
- Free UpgradeFree
- Paid Upgrade$2.99
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- Full Version$19.99
LocaPDF
- LocaPDF Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- LocaPDF Premium Yearly$19.991 Year









