Comparison

privateFilesApp vs LaterBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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? β€’ Intuitive design and interface β€’ Easy to import, organize and view files β€’ Supports wide range of file formats: Word, Excel, PDF, ZIP, text, html, images, videos, presentations β€’ 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): β€’ Unlimited number of folders β€’ Unlimited number of stored files β€’ Unlimited nested folders - folders within other folders β€’ Privacy screen - hides app content in recent apps list β€’ Share stored files with other people or apps β€’ Easy to use Import and Export β€’ 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: β€’ The privateFiles app stores files directly on your device. β€’ Your data is never uploaded to our servers. β€’ Please ensure you perform backups of your phone or tablet to ensure if you lose your device, your data isn't lost.

About

LaterBox

Features
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LaterBox is a local-first inbox for links β€” a simple place to save things to read later. Save from any app with the Share Sheet, organize with tags and status, and read in a clean distraction-free reader or open in Safari. Download offline copies when you need them, and export your library anytime. No account. No sync. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

privateFilesApp4 screens
LaterBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: privateFilesApp at Free against LaterBox's $0.99. privateFilesApp also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). LaterBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

privateFilesApp is free to download; LaterBox costs $0.99 up front. privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LaterBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
privateFilesApp versus LaterBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterprivateFilesAppLaterBox
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.ζ₯ ζ₯  李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

privateFilesApp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

LaterBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is privateFilesApp free?
privateFilesApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaterBox free?
LaterBox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do privateFilesApp or LaterBox have ads?
Neither privateFilesApp nor LaterBox shows ads.

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