Comparison

FileNook vs AlwaysOnClock

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

Head to head
About

FileNook

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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FileNook is a private local file workspace for iPhone and iPad. Organize files, read documents and prepare materials without a cloud-drive account. Files and document processing stay on your device unless you choose to share them. FILE WORKSPACE • Create folders; browse, rename, move, duplicate, sort and search files. • Use favorites, recent files and a recoverable trash. • Import from Files, Photos, AirDrop and the share sheet. • Transfer files from a computer over local Wi-Fi—no account or upload to a cloud service. • Search supported document content and inspect detailed file information. SCAN & RECOGNIZE • Scan ID cards with optional purpose watermarks and image enhancement. • Extract editable text from photos and PDFs. • Extract tables with cell review and export to Excel. • Recognize QR codes without automatically opening links. • Transcribe local audio with selectable ranges and TXT or SRT export. PDF TOOLS • Create searchable or standard PDFs from photos and document scans. • Merge PDFs; organize, reorder, rotate, insert, remove and extract pages. • Split PDFs by page, fixed groups or custom groups. • Crop page margins, compress PDFs and password-protect PDF copies. • Convert PDFs to images or editable Word documents. • Export TXT and Markdown to PDF; add optional covers, contents and page numbers. • Combine photos, scans and selected PDF pages; set a consistent A4 or Letter page size. PHOTO & PRIVACY TOOLS • Convert image formats, crop or resize to exact dimensions, and save reusable material presets. • Compress photos, combine images and stitch long screenshots. • Add text watermarks to images or PDFs. • Permanently redact selected areas of images and PDFs before sharing. VIDEO & AUDIO TOOLS • Compress compatible videos and preview the result before saving. • Extract an audio track or selected time range from a video. READ & PLAY • Read PDF, EPUB, DRM-free MOBI, TXT and Markdown files. • Play local video and audio, including supported HDR video, subtitles, picture in picture and seek-preview thumbnails. LOCAL PROTECTION • Protect app access with an independent passcode and optional biometrics. • Create password-encrypted backups and password-protected ZIP archives. • App Lock protects access to the app; it cannot protect copies after you export or share them. Basic file operations, reading and standard playback are free. Selected recognition, conversion and batch tools share one free use each day. Optional rewarded ads provide two extra uses. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes all ads and daily tool usage limits. File-size, page-count and batch safety limits still apply. No new monthly or annual subscription is offered. Privacy Policy: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/terms/

About

AlwaysOnClock

Features
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AlwaysOn Clock: Your iPhone, Reimagined as a Timepiece. Forget the lock screen. Free your time. AlwaysOn Clock redefines how you use your iPhone. Engineered to stay active, this app disables auto-lock to provide an instant, permanent time display. Whether you are at your workstation, in a recording studio, or on your bedside table, the time is no longer a button-press away—it is simply there. Display Without Compromise Zero Locking: The screen stays active and vibrant as long as you need. Your iPhone becomes a dedicated, professional clock. Instant Glanceability: No need to touch the screen or raise the device. One glance is all it takes, even from across the room. Dynamic LED Signature: A ring of light pulses with every second, inspired by the high-precision clocks found in radio broadcast studios. Total Ambience Control: An ultra-responsive brightness slider allows you to shift from studio-grade clarity to a dim, non-distracting night glow in a single swipe. Declutter your space. A minimalist interface, 6 iconic font styles, and full color customization to match your professional or personal decor.

Screenshots

FileNook4 screens
AlwaysOnClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FileNook at Free against AlwaysOnClock's $7.99. AlwaysOnClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FileNook is free to download; AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99 up front. FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AlwaysOnClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileNook versus AlwaysOnClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileNookAlwaysOnClock
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣 周Olivier Mallet

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileNook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99
None

AlwaysOnClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileNook free?
FileNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlwaysOnClock free?
AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileNook or AlwaysOnClock have ads?
FileNook shows ads; AlwaysOnClock does not.

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