# DeFNCE vs Arkive.

The clearest difference is rating: Arkive. at 5.0 against DeFNCE's 1.0. Arkive. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DeFNCE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arkive. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkive. has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeFNCE | Arkive. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defnce/id1600654789/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkive/id6747009867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyfirma Holdings Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600654791) | [Abhishek Nepal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819358441) |

## What reviewers say

### DeFNCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defnce/id1600654789)

Learn essential cyber safety habits to protect your digital identity and data. Understand emerging threats like phishing and social engineering, and assess your personal cyber risk.

**Highlights:** Assess cyber risk status, Secure digital identity and emails, Optimize device security settings, Learn about phishing campaigns, Stay updated on cybercriminal activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arkive.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkive/id6747009867)

Organize important documents and receive automated expiry alerts for passports, licenses, and contracts. This secure iOS app offers on-device processing and a visual timeline for deadline management.

**Highlights:** Automated expiry tracking, Customizable reminders, Military-grade encryption, Timeline view, On-device processing, Secure document storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeFNCE free?

DeFNCE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arkive. free?

Arkive. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DeFNCE or Arkive.?

Arkive. is rated higher. DeFNCE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arkive. averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do DeFNCE or Arkive. have ads?

DeFNCE shows ads; Arkive. does not.

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