Comparison

privateFilesApp vs PrivaSee Cam

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

PrivaSee Cam

This utility app prevents your device's camera from embedding private data into photos. Share images online without the risk of exposing personal information to platforms or the public. Protect yourself from data harvesting and profile building.

Highlights
  • Prevents data embedding in photos
  • Protects against data harvesting
  • Enhances online image sharing privacy
  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
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Your iOS camera app is embedding data into every photo you take. When you share the images that data goes with it. Take a photo for eBay or Facebook marketplace? Your embedded data is being harvested by the platforms and potentially being leaked to the public. Use PrivaSee Cam Pro and prevent the attachment of this data at the source. Share images online without the risk of exposing yourself. Prevent stalkers or advertisers from building profiles on you based on your photos. The use of this app is governed by the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

privateFilesApp4 screens
PrivaSee Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrivaSee Cam at every 3 weeks against privateFilesApp's every 29 months. privateFilesApp's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. privateFilesApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrivaSee Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

privateFilesApp ships an update every 29 months, PrivaSee Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
privateFilesApp versus PrivaSee Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterprivateFilesAppPrivaSee Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximumSoft Corp.Joshua Holtz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

privateFilesApp

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
2 purchases

PrivaSee Cam

Subscriptions1
  • PrivaSee Cam Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PrivaSee Cam Pro lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is privateFilesApp free?
privateFilesApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrivaSee Cam free?
PrivaSee Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do privateFilesApp or PrivaSee Cam have ads?
Neither privateFilesApp nor PrivaSee Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, privateFilesApp or PrivaSee Cam?
privateFilesApp ships an update every 29 months, and PrivaSee Cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, privateFilesApp was updated on October 8, 2026 and PrivaSee Cam on October 16, 2026.

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