NordLocker vs FlagHour
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NordLocker
Securely store and encrypt your photos, videos, and files in the cloud or locally. This app offers end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring only you have access to your data. Share files securely with others while maintaining complete control.
- End-to-end file encryption
- Zero-knowledge cloud storage
- Local encryption tool
- Secure file sharing
- Cross-device syncing
- Access control
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NordLocker is an encrypted cloud storage app that puts privacy first. Store your files in a securely encrypted cloud that provides maximum protection from data leakage. Why NordLocker? NordLocker was built by the team behind NordVPN, the world’s most popular VPN. As a company, we strive to build the best cybersecurity tools anyone could use. That’s why NordLocker has been recognized by the Cyber Security Awards as the Cloud-Based Product of the Year. Our secure storage uses an end-to-end encryption algorithm to secure your files in the cloud. All data is encrypted with a unique key that gives you complete access control. Encrypted at all times Protect your precious files, upload them to the cloud storage, or sync them across your devices for easy access. And even when files are synced to a shared device, your data stays private. Because no one can see or access your data without your permission. When it comes to sharing files, you can securely share any file or folder via NordLocker in just two steps. Share your files with however many people you like, and wait until they accept your invitation. NordLocker offers an option to share your files via a securely generated link that encrypts the file in transit. You always remain the owner of your files and can stop sharing it whenever you want. Hassle-free security Upload your files into NordLocker, and they’re encrypted instantly. Make NordLocker what you want it to be — media or other files storage for sensitive data. Your data is yours only What's yours is yours. That's why we believe using a cloud app should never be based on trust. Unlike mainstream cloud providers, we can never see your encryption keys or know what you store in your cloud. NordLocker is built on zero-knowledge architecture, meaning we know nothing about what you store in your cloud. Not only is this more secure, but it also gives you complete access control. Download NordLocker and protect your digital assets now!
FlagHour
This app helps flat-rate technicians track their flagged hours and estimate their pay before payday. It allows logging or scanning repair orders (ROs), monitoring RO status, and reconciling paychecks. Users can set goals and view efficiency metrics, with optional iCloud sync for Pro users.
- Scan ROs with OCR
- Quick RO logging with templates
- Track RO status (Open, Flagged, Booked, Paid)
- Monitor expected gross pay
- Calculate daily and period efficiency
- Reconcile paychecks against stubs
- Export hours data to CSV
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Your shop tracks hours for the business. FlagHour tracks them for you. Scan or log every RO, see flagged hours and expected pay, and check your paycheck before payday. If you work flat rate, you know the drill: you flag hours all day, but you don't really know where you stand until the check hits. FlagHour fixes that. Snap a photo of the RO or log it in a couple of taps, and the app works out your expected gross pay as you go. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your flag rate, pay schedule and work-day hours 2. Save templates for the jobs you do most 3. Tap a template, enter the RO number, done 4. Watch your hours, pay and efficiency update right away KEY FEATURES • Scan an RO (Pro): take a photo and FlagHour reads the RO number, labor lines and hours. You check the draft before saving, and the photo is read on your phone • Quick RO logging: log an RO in a couple of taps with saved job templates • RO status: Open, Flagged, Booked or Paid, with a list of ROs that still need booking • Hours changes: when the shop changes an RO's hours, keep the old and new hours and a note • Expected pay: your projected gross pay for the current period, updated with every RO • Efficiency: daily and period efficiency at a glance • Pay periods: weekly, biweekly, twice a month or custom • Job templates: save your common jobs (brakes, diag, timing chains) with their usual flag hours • Warranty and customer pay: mark warranty ROs and see the split • Goals: set an hours or pay goal for each period • VIN scanner: scan a VIN barcode to fill in the vehicle • Paycheck reconciliation (Pro): enter what your check shows and see if you were paid for every hour • Pay stub photos (Pro): keep a photo of each stub with its period • History (Pro): every past pay period with full RO details • CSV export (Pro): your hours for your records, taxes or a pay question • Search and filter (Pro): find any RO by number, date, job or vehicle • Widgets: today's hours, period progress and unbooked hours on your Home Screen • Live Activities (Pro): track your shift on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • iCloud sync (Pro): keep iPhone and iPad in sync • Reminders: an end-of-shift nudge to log your ROs • Dark Mode, because shop lighting is bad enough BUILT FOR TECHS FlagHour is made for flat-rate technicians, not a generic time tracker forced into the job. Every screen is built around how techs work: RO numbers, flagged hours, job names, warranty vs. customer pay, booked vs. unbooked, and efficiency. No account. No ads. Your data stays on your device, with optional iCloud sync for Pro users. FLAGHOUR PRO Free includes RO logging, RO status, expected pay, efficiency, up to 3 templates, the VIN scanner and widgets. Pro adds RO scanning, unlimited templates, paycheck reconciliation, full history, CSV export, search, iCloud sync and Live Activities. Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as a monthly or annual subscription. Stop guessing what your check will be. Start tracking with FlagHour. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://cpickard2790.github.io/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://cpickard2790.github.io/privacy-policy.html#flaghour
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlagHour at 100% against NordLocker's 10%. FlagHour also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). NordLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. FlagHour sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NordLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
FlagHour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NordLocker has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of NordLocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlagHour's.
NordLocker ships an update every 4 weeks, FlagHour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NordLocker | FlagHour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nordvpn S.A. | Chad Pickard |
Customer experience
NordLocker
FlagHour
Bugs and requests
NordLocker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and recovery key problems
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
- Inconsistent file sync and upload failures
Requested features
5 requests- Add thumbnail previews for files
- Allow batch/folder uploads
- Implement biometric login
- Integrate with native Files app
- Add dark mode option
FlagHour
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NordLocker
No in-app purchases
FlagHour
- FlagHour Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- FlagHour Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- FlagHour Pro Lifetime$39.99









