# hashcloud vs HousemateSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HousemateSync at none against hashcloud's 10. HousemateSync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. hashcloud sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HousemateSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

hashcloud ships an update every 8 days, HousemateSync every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hashcloud | HousemateSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashcloud-cloud-storage/id1619279459/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **185** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miosga Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/399679441) | [Linn Linn Htun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843121118) |

## What reviewers say

### hashcloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashcloud-cloud-storage/id1619279459)

This cloud storage app simplifies file sharing through unique hashtags. Create a hashtag for your group and share it, allowing anyone with the hashtag to upload and download files. It offers secure, GDPR-compliant storage hosted in Germany, with optional password protection for added security.

**Highlights:** File sharing via hashtags, GDPR compliant German servers, Password protection for hashtags, Upload up to 10 files simultaneously, Free access to files via web

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| hashcloud+ | $3.99 | per month |
| hashcloud++ | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard | $9.99 | per year |
| Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultra | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $79.99 | one-time |
| Ultra | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Immaculate price for storage
- 👍 Great alternative concept
- 💡 Data safety concept
- 👍 Good app to have
- 👍 Very Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Storage reduced after update
- 🐛 Login issues after account switch
- 🐛 Files disappear after scan
- 🐛 Files disappear after update
- 🐛 Files disappear on reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Switching Apple account bugs out to 1GB
- Restoring subscription doesn't fix storage
- Scanned documents disappear
- Files disappear after app update
- Files cannot be found after reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Add item count to folders
- Allow drag and drop for multiple items
- Add organization viewing options (date, name, list/preview)
- Show more profile information
- Display more file details


### HousemateSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/housematesync/id6753217061)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hashcloud free?

hashcloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HousemateSync free?

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

### Do hashcloud or HousemateSync have ads?

hashcloud shows ads; HousemateSync does not.

### Which is updated more often, hashcloud or HousemateSync?

hashcloud ships an update every 8 days, and HousemateSync every 2 weeks. Most recently, hashcloud was updated on October 14, 2026 and HousemateSync on October 14, 2026.

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