FileCrane vs SP7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileCrane
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A simple but powerful file manager (filer) APP, focused on usability. With FileCrane you can drag'n'drop to move or copy files and folders in online storage services. Main features: - Handle files and folders easily- + Just drag and drop files to move/copy. + You can handle files and folders like Finder(Mac) or Explorer(Windows). +Preview file while copy/move in background.(New Feature!) - Preview files of all kinds- + Tap a file to preview it on a different window. + Built-in viewer supports many formats. It supports PDF, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Apple iWork files, audios, images, movies, texts and Rich Text Format files. ※Editing is not supported. - OpenIn, Mail and Twitter- + Supports import and export of OpenIn APPs. + Directly attach files to email, and directly open e-mail attached files. + Directly attach files to your tweet. - Link to Shared folder of PCs + You can link to NAS(SMB protocol) and Windows PCs. (New Feature!) - Link to multiple Dropbox accounts + By purchasing Dropbox add-on, you can link to multiple Dropbox accounts. - Backup files through iTunes + You can copy and backup files downloaded to App Local to your Mac offline through iTunes. - Other Features - + Supports custom URL scheme (jp.co.ablecomputer.FileCrane). + Passcode lock. + Supports ZIP compression and decompression. + View Properties - Please Note! - + In order to access your Photos folder, you’ll need to give permission to the APP. Follow the directions in the APP, and give permission. (This APP does not use or collect the location data.) + This APP cannot delete or edit files in "Photos" in you iPhone. + To use the features of Dropbox, you need to have your own Dropbox account.
SP7
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For sharing information you don't want others to see, use "SP7," which prioritizes confidentiality! It also features a user-friendly interface that's easy to operate! [ Usage example ] Web conferencing via chat, electronic applications (approvals), task management, business reports, current location reports, confidential information, administrative communications, file sharing, customer information management, calendar management, private conversations/image sharing, etc. [ User-level permission management ] To ensure adequate support for users acting as service administrators (*) while maintaining a security-conscious design, administrator privileges are restricted based on user level. However, there are no differences in basic service usage based on user level. ※administrator…A user who can create groups for sharing information and add members to the group ・Level0 Unable to become an administrator ・Level1(One-star) Unable to become an administrator / Coins can be transferred. ・Level2(Two-star) Become an administrator ・Level3(Three-star) Become an administrator / It is possible to set an expiration date for encrypted files. [ The reason it can be used safely anytime and anywhere ] ・From sending and receiving terminals to terminals, the data is encrypted end-to-end. ⇒ Even if data is intercepted during transmission, it becomes difficult for a third party to understand its contents. ・All data stored on the cloud service servers is encrypted. ⇒ The service provider and server management company do not possess the security keys, making it difficult to access the content. ・Encryption uses a unique security key system patented in Japan and the United States ⇒ Achieves high level of confidentiality ( Patent number Japan: Patent No. 6404928 、United States: US 10382430 B2) [ In-app feature items ] ・SP7Box ・・・ File storage/sharing ・SP7Chat ・・・ Chat ・SP7Calendar ・・・ Calendar management/sharing ・encryption tool ・・・ Text encryption ・settings ・・・ Various settings such as user information and group management
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SP7 at every 3 weeks against FileCrane's every 7 months. FileCrane's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FileCrane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SP7 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileCrane ships an update every 7 months, SP7 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | FileCrane | SP7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ablecomputer Inc. | Japan Care Net Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
FileCrane
- WebDAV Add-On$3.99
SP7
- SP7 Coin x 1$1.99
- SP7 Coins x 5$9.99
- SP7 Coins x 10$19.99
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- SP7 Coins x 30$54.99
- SP7 Coins x 50$99.99









