Comparison

Document GPS vs Honeycake Files

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

Head to head
About

Document GPS

Securely send and track email attachments with blockchain-based encryption. Control access, revoke permissions, and monitor all user activity in real-time. Offers a private library for recipients to upload encrypted files.

Highlights
  • Blockchain-based security
  • Real-time access tracking
  • Revoke download/share permissions
  • Encrypted file sending/receiving
  • Private recipient library
  • Timestamped activity log
Features
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Desktop and free Mobile app seamlessly link together so you can track your files on the go. Revoke access from your phone or laptop at any time. Sign up for a 30-day free trial (no credit card required for sign up) via the desktop extension. Japanese and Spanish versions also available on desktop. Track, modify and delete already sent attachments using blockchain-based security. NO need to jump to other platforms to manage your files. - Completely control who can/cannot download, share or access your email attachments, at all times. You can always give or revoke the permission to any recipients to access, download, or share your email attachments. Regardless of who has a copy of your email with your Document GPS attachment, they cannot download, share and access the attachment unless you allow them to. Our system is blockchain-secure, protecting your attachments fully. Never worry again about who sees your files. –Now you can SEND and RECEIVE encrypted attachments. Your recipients can access their Private Library where they can securely upload files with immediate tokenization and encryption. Only you and your recipients can access the Library. Great for healthcare providers, accountants, attorneys, researchers, financial advisors and more. Anyone who needs to have files sent to them in a secure and encrypted platform can benefit from Document GPS. Show your clients you protect their digital privacy from the very first step all the way through the entire process. - Near carbon-free email: prevent attachments from being downloaded or shared when they don't need to be. Do your part by sending "green" attachments for a low carbon email account with Document GPS. - See everything that goes on, in real-time. A timestamped log comes with each document (hence, Document GPS), showing every time each individual user views, shares, downloads, or changes anyone’s permissions on it, in real-time. It shows exactly how many times each user has viewed it. Never worry again about not knowing who sees your files. - Rest easy, with Document GPS’s blockchain security. - All files sent using Document GPS are encrypted, even if the email itself is not, so they are protected from AI scanning the text. - All users have direct and indirect analytics. - Manage your documents without difficulty. --1-Button software gives others a way to interact with you and anyone you invite into your files. --1-Link technology lets you access all the features but with a shareable link you can send to your colleagues or other collaborators. - Within your document workbench is an Email Attachment Library: a list of all the documents you own or have access to. From here, you can monitor and manage your documents and their recipients effortlessly. - All major file types are supported. - There is no limit to the number of attachments you can attach. - Coming soon: users will be able to edit documents using Document GPS - Document GPS uses ShelterZoom's Single Source Of Truth® software technology to create immutable records for sharing of files, communication, collaboration, and permanent record keeping. --See how many times someone has opened your attachments, giving you greater insights into their level of interest in your materials. Great for marketing analytics and budget decisions. --The mobile app lets you take a photo using the app and the picture is NOT stored on your device, providing you greater privacy. --SSOT® security is state of the art

About

Honeycake Files

Securely share any file with granular permissions and enterprise-grade protection. This platform allows you to control access, set expiration dates, and even configure how AI can interact with your documents, all without the developer ever seeing your files.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop file security
  • Granular permission settings
  • Universal file compatibility (.cake files)
  • Zero exposure architecture (developer never sees files)
  • Configurable redaction for different viewers
  • AI indexing control
  • Audit trails and remote access revocation
  • Time-boxing and scheduled releases
Features
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Honeycake is the most flexible document security platform ever built. Drag any file, set granular permissions, and create a .cake file with enterprise-grade protection. **Universal Compatibility** No more clunky file sharing links. The security is baked into the file. Share .cake files in email, text, Slack, Drive, Box... anywhere. Your files are secure, even if your preferred channel is not. **Zero Exposure Architecture** We NEVER see your files. They remain in your sole possession. No single point of attack for hackers. To gain access, someone would have to breach both your system and our system independently. **Configurable Redaction** A .cake file can open differently based on the viewer. One file. Different views. You no longer need to create and distribute different versions of the same document. **AI Protection** Control which files AI can index. Even better: control what within those files AI can index! Prevent sensitive documents from being scanned, stored, and surfaced by AI systems. **Audit & Control** See who has opened the .cake file and when. Burn a .cake at any time to remove access. Add additional access to the file after the fact. Control after send. **Time Boxing** Set a time-to-live for each file. Allow an "openable" begin date, rendering the .cake unopenable until a time of your choosing. Perfect for embargoed content and scheduled releases. **How It Works:** 1. Drag any file into Honeycake 2. Set who can open the file and when 3. Click bake to create a .cake file 4. Share securely anywhere Download Honeycake today and take control of your document security.

Screenshots

Document GPS4 screens
Honeycake Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Honeycake Files at every 2 weeks against Document GPS's every 2 months. Honeycake Files also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Honeycake Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Document GPS ships an update every 2 months, Honeycake Files every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Document GPS versus Honeycake Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocument GPSHoneycake Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShelterZoom CorpHoneycake, Inc

Customer experience

Document GPS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Honeycake Files

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Document GPS

No in-app purchases

None

Honeycake Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Document GPS free?
Document GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Honeycake Files free?
Honeycake Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Document GPS or Honeycake Files?
Honeycake Files is rated higher. Document GPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Honeycake Files averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Document GPS or Honeycake Files have ads?
Neither Document GPS nor Honeycake Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Document GPS or Honeycake Files?
Document GPS ships an update every 2 months, and Honeycake Files every 2 weeks. Most recently, Document GPS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Honeycake Files on October 30, 2026.

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