pCloud Pass vs NimShare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pCloud Pass
This app securely stores and autofills your passwords, credit card details, and sensitive notes. It generates strong, unique passwords and offers secure sharing options. Access your encrypted data across all your devices with advanced privacy features.
- Unlimited password storage
- Autofill for apps and websites
- Secure notes for sensitive data
- Password generator
- Secure sharing of items
- Biometric unlock (Touch/Face ID)
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pCloud Pass is the secure password manager for your passwords and personal data. Log in to websites with a single tap and use the password generator to make your passwords more secure. Protect more than just passwords! Save your credit card details and use secure notes to write down document IDs, bank account numbers, pin codes and more. FEATURES: ◆ Store unlimited passwords, credit card details or encrypted notes ◆ Autofill passwords and instantly log in to the apps and websites you use every day ◆ Instantly fill payment forms with your credit card details ◆ Share passwords and other items securely ◆ Generate strong & unique passwords ◆ Easily unlock using Touch ID or Face ID ◆ Access your passwords and personal data across all your devices, anywhere you go PRIVATE BY DESIGN pCloud Pass was built with your privacy in mind. With our zero-knowledge privacy approach, the data you save is encrypted and only you can decrypt it with your Master Password. We do not have access to your data and we do not use, share or sell it to anyone. ENHANCED ENCRYPTION pCloud Pass uses client-side encryption to secure your data. Everything you save gets encrypted on your device, before it's uploaded to our servers. We use 256 AES encryption, PBKDF2 key strengthening and more to ensure your passwords and personal data are protected from all kinds of attacks. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS Over 16 million people worldwide have chosen pCloud as their service provider. Let pCloud Pass become your go-to Mac and iPhone password manager. Terms & Conditions: https://www.pcloud.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://www.pcloud.com/privacy_policy.html
NimShare
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NimShare is a self-hosted file sharing and collaboration platform. This iOS client connects to your own NimShare instance (typically on Microsoft Azure). All data stays on your server. FEATURES • File browser with Personal, Public and Group scopes • Public share links with password, expiry, download limit, recipient allow-list • Video and audio playback inline (streamed straight from storage) • Direct shares to individual users or groups with Read/Write/Manage roles • File versions, trash, favorites • Signature workflow: draw signatures, fill text/date/checkbox fields, sign PDFs with a certificate (PAdES-B, PKCS#7, SHA-256). Full audit trail (IP, timestamp, device, timezone, location) as PDF attachment and JSON export. • Address book with personal contacts plus NimShare user directory • Wiki pages per scope (Markdown) • API tokens and webhooks for automation • Two-factor authentication (TOTP) • Push notifications for signature invitations, uploads, reminders • Optional AI features (admin-configured): auto summary, smart tags, chat over documents, OCR PRIVACY • No tracking, no analytics, no ads • No third-party SDKs • PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy: NSPrivacyTracking = false • Passwords hashed with BCrypt (salt + cost 11) • JWT stored in iOS Keychain • All connections HTTPS/TLS • GDPR compliant: in-app account deletion USER CONTROLS • Block other users (address book → context menu) • Report content (files, contacts, signature requests) • View and unblock (Profile → Blocked Users) REQUIREMENT You need a self-hosted NimShare server. 1-click Azure deploy at github.com/mnimtz/nimshare. Without your own server the app cannot be used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NimShare at none against pCloud Pass's 4. NimShare also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). pCloud Pass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. pCloud Pass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NimShare asks for nothing beyond the download.
pCloud Pass ships an update every 2 weeks, NimShare daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pCloud Pass | NimShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (104 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCLOUD LTD | Marcus Nimtz |
In-app purchases
pCloud Pass
- Premium monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium annual$28.991 Year
- Premium annual1 Month trial$28.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$149.99
NimShare
No in-app purchases









