Comparison

privateFilesApp vs iConnect SI

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

Head to head
About

privateFilesApp

Features
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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.

About

iConnect SI

Features
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iConnect is a tool to help you unify all your non governmental identification methods into one. Helps you Have one Unique Digital ID to use for Loyalty Program Claiming, Door Accessing , Cinema Access , Airport Access. It helps getting rid of all different identification forms physical and non physical and using iConnect Secure Digital ID instead. Whenever there is an entity where iConnect enabled, you will smoothly be able to access premise /Service .

Screenshots

privateFilesApp4 screens
iConnect SI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iConnect SI at none against privateFilesApp's 1. iConnect SI also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). privateFilesApp's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iConnect SI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

privateFilesApp ships an update every 29 months, iConnect SI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
privateFilesApp versus iConnect SI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterprivateFilesAppiConnect SI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.Ibrahim El Gharbawi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

privateFilesApp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

iConnect SI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is privateFilesApp free?
privateFilesApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iConnect SI free?
iConnect SI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do privateFilesApp or iConnect SI have ads?
Neither privateFilesApp nor iConnect SI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, privateFilesApp or iConnect SI?
privateFilesApp ships an update every 29 months, and iConnect SI fortnightly. Most recently, privateFilesApp was updated on October 8, 2026 and iConnect SI on October 1, 2026.

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