Comparison

Client Kit vs DirectCloud

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

Head to head
About

Client Kit

Features
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Client Kit is a network tool for use with the IIJ GIO Remote Access Service. This tool provides an additional authentication factor for VPN connections. Client Authentication - Client authentication is one component of two-factor authentication. It uses not only the username and password but also the unique information of the connected iPhone/iPad for authentication. - When you tap the Authenticate button, the device sends its unique information to the VPN server. The VPN server verifies whether the device information matches the information registered in advance. If the information matches, communication through the VPN server is permitted. - If no device information has been registered on the VPN server, it can be registered automatically by this tool. One Time Password - A one-time password is a password that can be used only once. - You can use the one-time password for VPN authentication when you subscribe to the Matrix Authentication option. - The one-time password is obtained from the displayed random number table using predefined locations. You must accept the license agreement below. https://www.iij.ad.jp/svcsol/agreement/pdf/GAM010.pdf

About

DirectCloud

This cloud solution offers robust administration for monitoring and controlling data access by authorized users and devices. It simplifies secure file sharing and provides personal cloud storage for backup and retrieval of media and documents.

Highlights
  • User and group management
  • Authorized device access control
  • Real-time access monitoring
  • Dashboard reporting
  • Secure file sharing via link
  • Personal cloud backup (MyBox)
  • Shared cloud folders (SharedBox)
Features
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Cloud Strategy for Companies Want to be sure only authorized users with authorized devices can handle your critical data in the cloud? DirectCloud lets your admin monitor who is accessing what information and how. An innovative solution from a 20-year-old security veteran, DirectCloud simplifies collaboration and end-to-end data security. Now you can rest easy. What is good 1. Powerful Administration - User/Group management. - Only authorized device (PC, smartphone, tablet) can access to DirectCloud. - Real-time monitoring of user access and status. - Provides dash-board reports. - Various access control. 2. Simple File Sharing - Simply share files and folders in DirectCloud by a link with others. 3. MyBox/SharedBox - Backup your smartphone photos, documents, videos to the cloud and use them anytime when you want.

Screenshots

Client Kit2 screens
DirectCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DirectCloud at monthly against Client Kit's every 22 months. Client Kit's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Client Kit ships an update every 22 months, DirectCloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Client Kit versus DirectCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClient KitDirectCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternet Initiative Japan, Inc.DirectCloud, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Client Kit

No in-app purchases

None

DirectCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Client Kit free?
Client Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DirectCloud free?
DirectCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Client Kit or DirectCloud have ads?
Neither Client Kit nor DirectCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Client Kit or DirectCloud?
Client Kit ships an update every 22 months, and DirectCloud monthly. Most recently, Client Kit was updated on October 8, 2026 and DirectCloud on September 18, 2026.

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