# FileGrant vs MagenQ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileGrant at none against MagenQ's 2. FileGrant also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagenQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FileGrant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileGrant | MagenQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magenq/id6759573540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyber Grant Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653548839) | [AirID](https://appshunter.io/developer/405911450) |

## What reviewers say

### FileGrant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filegrant/id6444278445)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MagenQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magenq/id6759573540)

Securely log in to your iPhone or iPad using CAC/PIV credentials with compatible smartcard readers. This app enables certificate-based authentication for email, web applications, and enterprise systems, keeping private keys on the smartcard.

**Highlights:** Secure CAC and PIV authentication on iOS, Works with Bluetooth and USB-C smartcard readers, Private keys remain on the smartcard, Integration via Apple CryptoTokenKit, Supports S/MIME email signing and encryption, Enables mTLS for web applications

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagenQ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| MagenQ Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileGrant free?

FileGrant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MagenQ free?

MagenQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FileGrant or MagenQ have ads?

Neither FileGrant nor MagenQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileGrant or MagenQ?

FileGrant ships an update every 3 weeks, and MagenQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileGrant was updated on October 30, 2026 and MagenQ on October 10, 2026.

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