BHand vs Privela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BHand
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This app helps you configure your gas sensor via your mobile device. You simply power up your compatible device and use the app to configure it via Bluetooth. You can configure your device with this app: - The network to connect to, and configure how to connect to your data server. - Data protocols used, security certificates. - Download cached data (if supported by device). - and more.
Privela
Securely store photos, videos, files, notes, and links in an encrypted vault on your iPhone. Organize content with albums and folders, and quickly find items with powerful search. Unlock with a PIN or Face ID for enhanced privacy.
- Encrypted vault for photos, videos, audio, files, notes, links
- PIN and Face ID unlock
- Searchable content within the vault
- Import via Share sheet
- Organize into albums and folders
- In-app browser for links
- Encrypted backup and migration (Pro)
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Keep photos, videos, audio, files, notes, and links organized in an encrypted vault on your iPhone. Unlock with a six-digit PIN or optional Face ID. Find content fast Search file names, note titles and content, and saved link URLs. Search is limited to the vault you’re currently using. Import and organize Bring in content from Files, your camera, or other apps through the Share sheet. Review incoming items in Inbox, organize content into albums and folders, preview supported PDFs and Office documents, edit notes, save links for in-app browsing, and recover items from Trash. Choose your start screen Standard is free. Privela Pro unlocks the Calculator and Minimal PIN start screens, 14 alternate app icons (Default is free), and a separate Secondary Vault with its own PIN. Pro also includes unlimited albums and Files folders, encrypted backup and device migration, and an ad-free experience. Your vault is stored on your iPhone, and no Privela account is required. Privela Pro is available as an annual auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BHand at none against Privela's shown. BHand also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). Privela's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases 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.
BHand ships an update every 2 months, Privela fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BHand | Privela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tongdy Sensing Technology Corporation | 浩鑫 庄 |
In-app purchases
BHand
No in-app purchases
Privela
No in-app purchases
