Yandex Disk secure storage vs PalGate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yandex Disk secure storage
Securely back up photos, videos, and documents to free up device space and prevent data loss. Access your files from any device and easily share them with others via links. Integrates with other services for a comprehensive digital workspace.
- Cloud storage for photos, videos, documents
- Automatic photo uploads
- File transfer between devices
- Collaborative document access
- File sharing by link
- Secure data storage
- Integration with Yandex 360
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Not enough memory on your iPhone? Use Yandex Disk to back up your photos, videos, documents, and other files to free up space on your device and avoid losing important data. All your files are always within reach: at home, at work, and on the go. Free up space and keep important data Enable auto-upload, and new photos will automatically be saved to cloud storage. After that, you can safely clear your phone's memory without deleting your memories. If you change devices, transferring photos and files takes only a few minutes: just log in to your account One Disk for all your files Store your photos, videos, documents, archives, and other files in a single place. Yandex Disk syncs changes across devices so the file you need is always available from your iPhone, computer, or tablet. Share files without limitations Use Yandex Disk as a convenient file-sharing service: send links instead of large attachments and share folders with friends and family or colleagues. It's faster and more convenient than sending large files via email. Use Yandex 360 services Yandex Disk is part of Yandex 360 and can be used to store documents, work with spreadsheets, create notes and forms, and quickly save attachments from Yandex Mail. If you use email, you can always save important files to Yandex Disk and open them later from any device. Conveniently switch from other services If you previously used another cloud storage, you can easily transfer your data to Yandex Disk. This app is great for anyone who has already used other file storage services and wants to keep everything in one place. App features • Cloud storage for photos, videos, and documents • Automatic photo uploads • File transfer between devices • Collaborative access to documents, spreadsheets, and forms • Quick file search • Secure storage of important data • File sharing by link • Integration with Yandex 360 Download Yandex Disk to store your photos, videos, and documents in a single secure place. Yandex Privacy Policy: https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential Yandex Disk Terms of Use: https://yandex.ru/legal/disk_termsofuse
PalGate
Control your garage door, gate, or barrier remotely from your iPhone. Manage user access, track entry logs, and secure your property from anywhere. This smart access solution offers real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, or Wi-Fi.
- Remote gate and garage door control
- Add/remove user access
- Access logs and history
- Manage multiple doors
- Real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, Wi-Fi
- Secure and encrypted access
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Open your garage door, gate, barrier or secure entry — straight from your iPhone, in an instant. With PalGate, your gate becomes a smart access point, under your control from anywhere, at any time. PalGate lets you add or remove users — family, guests or tenants — in seconds, managing exactly who gets access, and when. Every action is logged: see who opened or closed the gate, when, and which device was used, giving you clear access history and better security. Whether you run one gate or dozens — PalGate supports multiple doors and barriers under the same account. Through PAL Electronics’ secure and reliable system, you get real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G or Wi-Fi (depending on your hardware), with encrypted remotes or smart devices. That means opening or locking gates doesn’t depend on distance — you can manage your property from anywhere. Designed for flexibility, safety and simplicity — PalGate offers a modern, unified solution for controlling access to your property: fast to set up, easy to use, and secure. If you’d like to try the very latest features before official release — join our beta channel: https://testflight.apple.com/join/8shrgUg7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yandex Disk secure storage at 4.6 against PalGate's 2.6. Yandex Disk secure storage also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 16) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PalGate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement 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. Yandex Disk secure storage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PalGate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yandex Disk secure storage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex Disk secure storage has 6.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Yandex Disk secure storage's written reviews are positive against 29% of PalGate's.
Yandex Disk secure storage ships an update weekly, PalGate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yandex Disk secure storage | PalGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.2K ratings) — better | 2.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews — better | 28.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 426 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading | Pal Electronics Systems ltd. |
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Yandex Disk secure storage
PalGate
In-app purchases
Yandex Disk secure storage
- Premium 200 GB$3.991 Month
- +100 GB$3.991 Month
- Standard 100 GB$3.991 Month
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- Premium 1 TB$5.991 Month
- Premium 1 TB$6.991 Month
- +1 TB$7.991 Month
- Premium 3 TB$9.991 Month
- Premium 200 GB$24.991 Year
- Premium 1 TB$34.991 Year
- Premium 1 TB$37.491 Year
PalGate
No in-app purchases









