Comparison

PowerFolder vs Simpleum Safe Encryption

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

Head to head
About

PowerFolder

Access, edit, and share your files securely from any device. This app synchronizes your data to German cloud servers, ensuring it's always up-to-date and available. Collaborate with others by inviting them to shared folders with controlled access rights.

Highlights
  • Cross-device data transfer (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
  • File browser and management
  • Team organization and access rights
  • Secure mobile access
  • Touch-ID login
  • Automatic photo upload
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With PowerFolder you can access, edit, and share your data and documents from anywhere - even together with other users, who are easily and securely invited into folders you have shared. The data is automatically encrypted for transport and stored and synchronized to German servers in the cloud in accordance with the European Data Protection Directive, so that it is always up to date and available everywhere. Features: • Automatically transfer data between your devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth • Manage your files in the file browser • Organize your team and set access rights for all your shared folders • Have secure mobile access to your current data wherever you are • Log in using Touch-ID • Selection mobile data or WLAN for app usage • Automatic photo upload from device gallery

About

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Securely store and organize your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with bank-grade encryption. Access your data locally without an internet connection and sync across devices. Offers a free download with in-app purchase options for full functionality.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Local data storage
  • Encrypted viewing and editing
  • Document archiving and organization
  • Encrypted photo and video capture
  • Text file creation and editing
  • Document scanning
Features
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SimpleumSafe – Simple. Secure. Encrypted. Your data is valuable. With SimpleumSafe, it stays protected like a digital safe – and neatly archived. Protected by AES-256 encryption and developed in Germany. Important documents like taxes, insurance, and contracts are secure and quick to find. Protection does not stop at storage: content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing. You stay in control: no separate registration, no server login. Data is stored locally on your device and access remains possible even without internet. Your Benefits on iPhone and iPad • Capture encrypted photos and videos directly • Import files from your photo library, camera, or other apps • Document archive – store important documents neatly and find them quickly • Securely organize with tags, favorites, and a search function • Full-screen image viewer and slideshows • Create, edit, and comment on text files • Scan documents with your camera – instantly saved encrypted • Accessible via the Files app • Encrypted full-text search Security without compromise • AES-256 encryption – bank-grade protection • Continuous protection – content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing • Files remain encrypted even in iCloud backups • Face ID and Touch ID for quick access • Background protection and recovery password Synchronized and available anywhere • Sync safes between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optionally via iCloud or wirelessly – even without an internet connection Perfect for • For private individuals who want to securely archive important documents – taxes, insurance, contracts • For people who want to keep personal memories private – photos, videos, diaries • For professionals and self-employed who must store confidential data in compliance with GDPR Flexible subscription and one-time purchase options: SimpleumSafe offers both monthly and annual subscription plans tailored to your needs: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription with a 7-day free trial to get you started. • One-time purchase Free to download. Purchase in the app. Your subscription includes continuous updates and improvements to ensure your data remains protected against evolving digital threats. A one-time purchase option is also available for those who prefer. INVEST IN SECURE ORGANIZATION FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS Download SimpleumSafe and begin your journey to comprehensive digital security on your iPhone and iPad. Further details about our terms and conditions and privacy policy: • Terms of Use: https://simpleum.com/en/safe/simpleumsafe-terms-of-use/ • Privacy Policy: https://simpleum.com/en/about-us/privacy-policy/ Secure your digital world with SimpleumSafe – the secure encryption solution and your document archive for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

PowerFolder4 screens
Simpleum Safe Encryption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simpleum Safe Encryption at 3.8 against PowerFolder's 3.0. Simpleum Safe Encryption also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). PowerFolder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PowerFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simpleum Safe Encryption holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simpleum Safe Encryption has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PowerFolder's written reviews are positive against 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerFolder ships an update every 2 months, Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PowerFolder versus Simpleum Safe Encryption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerFolderSimpleum Safe Encryption
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerFolderSimpleum Media GmbH

Customer experience

PowerFolder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Simpleum Safe Encryption

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

PowerFolder

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Annualy1 Year trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Annual Family Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$22.99

Questions

Is PowerFolder free?
PowerFolder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?
Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PowerFolder or Simpleum Safe Encryption?
Simpleum Safe Encryption is rated higher. PowerFolder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do PowerFolder or Simpleum Safe Encryption have ads?
Neither PowerFolder nor Simpleum Safe Encryption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerFolder or Simpleum Safe Encryption?
PowerFolder ships an update every 2 months, and Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. Most recently, PowerFolder was updated on September 10, 2026 and Simpleum Safe Encryption on September 23, 2026.

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