Document Hub vs PrefTracking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Document Hub
Securely access, present, and use intranet server documents on mobile devices. Features automatic file synchronization for offline use and robust enterprise-grade security.
- Offline access to server documents
- Browse, preview, and transfer files
- Present documents, images, and movies
- Open and receive documents from other apps
- Automatic file synchronization
- High security with server-enforced permissions
- Spotlight search of server content
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HELIOS Document Hub is the best solution for businesses to securely and safely bring mobile devices into corporate networks of any scale. Document Hub allows authorized users to access, present and use intranet server documents for online and offline use. Built-in file synchronization ensures that server files are automatically updated on mobile devices. Enterprise file server security is enforced. HELIOS WebShare is the underlying server infrastructure to make defined file server data securely available to Document Hub users. Intranet users use native file server volumes to access the data, remote WebShare users can use a web browser for access, and Document Hub users have native app access. Easy Remote File Access by mobile users requires only login authorization to access published server sharepoints. Access can be defined depending upon user name, group, and the server file system permissions. All app settings and defaults are specified on the server for all mobile users. Hub for Documents interacts with all apps, allowing it to open documents in other apps or to receive documents. Document Hub also presents document pages and images, prints, or forwards by e-mail. File Synchronization allows automatic update of files and folders for all app users for later offline use. All file transfers are highly optimized (parallel, compressed, streamed, resumable). High Security is provided by a two-tier server application. The WebShare Web Server handles the Internet communication on a separate server to ensure that the main file server is not exposed to the Internet. The server file system security is enforced according to the user credentials. Offline Document Hub file access requires a password which is verified against the server password. Detailed audit trail logs all user access. Features & Benefits App Features • Work offline with server documents • Browse, preview, transfer files from/to intranet server volumes • Present documents, images, movies • Open documents in other apps (Numbers, Keynote, …) • Receive documents from other apps • Spotlight search of server content • Print documents via AirPrint • Forward documents via e-mail apps • Server generated document previews File Synchronization • Server specified files & folders • Compressed & resumable transfers Security • RSA 1024-bit encrypted login, HTTPS • Authentication and file permissions enforced by server OS • Password enforced for offline use • No cloud, no VPN, no direct access Flexibility • All major server platforms • iPad, iPhone, (iOS 8 or higher) • App source code is available
PrefTracking
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The latest innovation in the PrefSuite family is an effective tool for window manufacturers to communicate current order statuses with the customers on the go. PrefTracking app for iPhone and iPod has the following features: - Track orders from your manufacturer and filter by current order status, PrefWeb number and Reference ID - Receive Push Notifications and get tracking data for deliveries (PrefXpress recommended for current data) - Generate reminders for planned and scheduled deliveries - Utilize Planned Deliveries view to get an organized list of planned deliveries - View all upcoming deliveries in a convenient Calendar view - Review order and delivery details, using maps to get delivery address details - Request details and assistance from Manufacturer Customer Support Representative through Email and Phone Try our demo account for introduction to application features! For access to full features, an Internet connection, and a PrefSuite module, is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PrefTracking at every 6 weeks against Document Hub's every 14 months. PrefTracking also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Document Hub ships an update every 14 months, PrefTracking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Document Hub | PrefTracking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HELIOS Software GmbH | Preference North America Inc. |
In-app purchases
Document Hub
No in-app purchases
PrefTracking
No in-app purchases









