Comparison

PikPak vs UBAA

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 files with private cloud storage. Forward content via Telegram, preview media online, and manage your collection with folders. Offers a free tier with ample storage and premium upgrades for extensive capacity.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage
  • Telegram Bot integration
  • Online photo preview
  • Video playback
  • Secure backup technology
  • Folder management
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

UBAA

A cross-platform campus service aggregator designed for Beihang University students. It provides a one-stop solution for academic needs including class schedules, exams, grades, attendance, and teaching evaluations.

Highlights
  • Class schedule management
  • Exam and grade tracking
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Teaching evaluation system
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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面向北航学生的跨平台校园服务聚合客户端,一站式覆盖课表、考试、成绩、签到、评教等校园场景。

Screenshots

PikPak4 screens
UBAA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UBAA at 5.0 against PikPak's 2.9. UBAA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PikPak's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. UBAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UBAA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PikPak has 231 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PikPak ships an update weekly, UBAA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PikPak versus UBAA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPikPakUBAA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (231 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIKCLOUD PTE. LTD.沐衡 李

Customer experience

PikPak

All ratings231 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative42.2%

UBAA

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

UBAA

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
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly2 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10TB Cloud Storage (1 Year)$43.49
None

UBAA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PikPak free?
PikPak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UBAA free?
UBAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PikPak or UBAA?
UBAA is rated higher. PikPak averages 2.9 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while UBAA averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do PikPak or UBAA have ads?
Neither PikPak nor UBAA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PikPak or UBAA?
PikPak ships an update weekly, and UBAA every 3 weeks. Most recently, PikPak was updated on November 7, 2026 and UBAA on October 31, 2026.

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