Comparison

Joy Reader vs WISeID Vault

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

Head to head
About

Joy Reader

This application serves as a versatile viewer for numerous file formats, including DPA, PDF, and HTML. It offers multiple convenient methods for adding and accessing your documents, such as direct import from iTunes, URL links, or QR code scanning.

Highlights
  • Supports DPA, PDF, JPG, PNG, HTML file types
  • Add files from iTunes
  • Add files via JOY code/direct URL
  • Built-in QR code scanner
  • View files anytime, anywhere
Features
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Joy Reader is a powerful but easy-to-use all-in-one viewer for most popular file formats, such as Maestro DPA, PDF, HTML, etc.! Joy Reader allows you to DOWNLOAD, OPEN, VIEW and READ the most popular type of file anytime, anywhere! There are various ways for you to add and view files on Joy Reader: 1) Add directly from your iTunes 2) JOY code / direct URL 3) Scan QR code by the built-in QR code scanner ****File types support**** - DPA - PDF - JPG - PNG - HTML - more file type support is coming soon… Joy Reader aims to provide the greatest convenience to every user, if you have any enquires and suggestions, please contact us at: info@pulsedna.com

About

WISeID Vault

Securely store and encrypt sensitive data like passwords, notes, and files. Features multiple authentication methods, a secure internal browser for easy logins, and the ability to generate strong passwords. Offers advanced features like digital IDs and file encryption.

Highlights
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Multiple authentication options
  • Secure password generation
  • Internal browser for one-touch login
  • Digital ID for secure email
  • File and text encryption
  • Multi-device sync via in-app purchase
Features
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WISeID Vault secured by WISeKey for iPhones and iPods Touch provides convenient, easy to use, encrypted storage for your data (passwords, PINs, credit & loyalty cards) notes, files, photos and more - safely ENCRYPTED. WISeID's easy to use interface allows you to store your web sites, usernames and passwords quickly, and quickly log on to web sites. WISeID features face recognition, dot pattern and password authentication options. 
 WISeID Vault is for WISeID users. You must have an account with WISeKey to use this application. Your feedback is always welcome. Please use "Settings > Support > Send Feedback" to report any issues. KEY FEATURES: Multiple Authentication • Master Password 
• Face Recognition
 • Dot Pattern Recognition Data Encryption: 
 Vault data is encrypted (AES ) • Secure Password Generation: 
Generate strong passwords 

 • Easy Web Site Logon: 
Secure internal browser with safe one-touch logon! • Search & Sort: 
Fast record search, sort by category or alphabetical order • Multi-Device Support & Sync (after In-App Purchase): Use WISeKey Cloud storage (in-app purchase) • Personalized Categories, Templates, Items: 
 Use supplied templates, create your own, or none at all!
 Items with any number & type of fields

 • Choose from super color icons or from your photo library 

 • X.509 Digital ID (Exclusive!): 
 Free trusted secure email certificate 

 • Encrypt your iOS Email: 
 Export Digital ID to sign/encrypt email • File Encryption: 
 Add and encrypt photos, videos, pdfs, and other files. • Encrypt / Decrypt Text 
messages with passwords. Send by email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter



 • QR & bar code scanner • Multi-language • Helpful Tutorials & Movies: https://youtu.be/0PeV50t7cao If your WISEKEY Cloud has expired, you should regularly save an encrypt database to your email by go to Settings/ Support/ Send Database then send that message to your email.

Screenshots

Joy Reader3 screens
WISeID Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WISeID Vault at 2.4 against Joy Reader's 1.0. WISeID Vault also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Joy Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WISeID Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Joy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WISeID Vault holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WISeID Vault has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Joy Reader's written reviews are positive against 11% of WISeID Vault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joy Reader ships an update every 6 months, WISeID Vault every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Joy Reader versus WISeID Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoy ReaderWISeID Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertag.digital LimitedOISTE

Customer experience

Joy Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WISeID Vault

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative85.2%

In-app purchases

None

Joy Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WISeID Vault

One-time1
  • WISeKey Personal Cloud - $19.99 per year2 variants$19.99

Questions

Is Joy Reader free?
Joy Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WISeID Vault free?
WISeID Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joy Reader or WISeID Vault?
WISeID Vault is rated higher. Joy Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WISeID Vault averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Joy Reader or WISeID Vault have ads?
Neither Joy Reader nor WISeID Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joy Reader or WISeID Vault?
Joy Reader ships an update every 6 months, and WISeID Vault every 6 weeks. Most recently, Joy Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and WISeID Vault on November 1, 2026.

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