Comparison

PikPak vs LightCoreX

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

Head to head
About

PikPak

Securely store and access your photos and files with private cloud storage. Easily forward content from Telegram or use system sharing. Enjoy online previews and playback with fast cloud transfer technology.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage
  • Telegram Bot integration
  • Online photo preview
  • Video playback
  • Secure backup technology
  • File management with folders
Features
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PikPak - Private cloud that saves your favorite files conveniently. Supports online photo preview and video playing. You can forward favorite files to PikPak via Telegram Bot, or save them through system sharing; Then find them in PikPak. PikPak uses secure backup technology to avoid file loss. PikPak Highlights: -Sign up to get 6GB of free private cloud storage, and upgrade to a Premium plan at the lowest price to unlock 10TB of private cloud storage, capable of storing up to 8,000 video files. -Powerful Telegram Bot: one-click forwarding to save files and links from Telegram. -Leading acceleration technology for fast saving of all files via cloud transfer. -Convenient preview of image and video. -Manage the files in the collection by creating folders. Install PikPak now and you will have a pleasant file collection and viewing experience. You can sign in with your email address and phone. If you have any questions about PikPak, please join the official PikPak user group: https://t.me/pikpak_userservice_en; You can also feel free to support@mypikpak.com Feedback to us. ----------------------------------------------- Auto-Subscription Instructions: 1. User Agreement: https://mypikpak.com/policy/user-agreement 2. Privacy Policy: https://mypikpak.com/policy/privacy-policy 3.PikPak subscription service: a.PikPak Premium Monthly. b.PikPak Premium Yearly. 4.PikPak subscription price: a.Premium Monthly: $10.0/month. b.Premium Yearly: $100.99/year. c.Other currencies are calculated according to the exchange rate. 5. Payment instructions: After activation, the subscription service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 6. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically renew and deduct fees according to the type of subscription product within 24 hours before expiration. 7. Turn off the service: If you need to turn off the subscription deduction service, please do so in "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance.

About

LightCoreX

Features
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一款搭配激光控制板卡一起使用的控制软件,可以生成文字,图像,图片,条形码,二维码

Screenshots

PikPak4 screens
LightCoreX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LightCoreX at none against PikPak's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. PikPak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LightCoreX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PikPak ships an update weekly, LightCoreX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PikPak versus LightCoreX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikPakLightCoreX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB134 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPIKCLOUD PTE. LTD.Foshan Tuanyao Technology Co.,Ltd.

Bugs and requests

PikPak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to load subtitles for downloaded videos
  • Inconsistent video playback quality and resolution
  • Disappearing files and data loss issues
  • Forced app crashes and login failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for AirPlay and Chromecast
  • Improve bulk download and folder management options
  • Introduce a private folder for sensitive files
  • Optimize performance and reduce overheating on mobile devices

LightCoreX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PikPak

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Global Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10TB Cloud Storage (1 Year)$43.49
None

LightCoreX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PikPak free?
PikPak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightCoreX free?
LightCoreX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PikPak or LightCoreX have ads?
Neither PikPak nor LightCoreX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PikPak or LightCoreX?
PikPak ships an update weekly, and LightCoreX every 10 days. Most recently, PikPak was updated on November 3, 2026 and LightCoreX on October 28, 2026.

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