Comparison

PieCloud vs DataBox

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

Head to head
About

PieCloud

Securely store and access your videos and photos from anywhere. This app offers encrypted cloud storage with offline viewing and scheduled uploads. It helps you manage space by identifying large files and provides a visual breakdown of your media.

Highlights
  • Encrypted cloud storage
  • Offline viewing
  • Scheduled uploads
  • Identify large files
  • Pie chart media view
  • File restoration
Features
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PieCloud is a private and safe cloud space to backup your videos and photos. With PieCloud app, here are the things you can do: • Securely store all videos and photos and access them anywhere in the world. (All files are encrypted so nobody other than yourself can access to your data) • Quickly access recent, and largest videos from each album using a fancy pie chart view • View uploaded content even when you are offline • Schedule video and photo upload even when you are offline (and uploads will automatically start once you are online) • Restore all uploaded files if you delete the app, or renew your iPhone PieCloud users can do these for free (no hidden fees, absolutely for free, no subscription required): • Use 5GB cloud storage completely for free, no hidden fees (when you login with your Apple id) • See largest videos and photos taking too much space in your iPhone • Get a pie chart view of each album, displaying per year videos and photos in sorted order by size (so that you can upload largest size medias to cloud), and per month videos and photos for latest files PieCloud is a very affordable app that comes with following pricing policy: • 5GB is FREE • $1.99/year for 50GB (once you subscribe for this option, first 2 months will be FREE) • $5.99/year for 200GB • $44.99/year for 2TB

About

DataBox

Features
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Databox – Your Private Cloud, Anytime. Tired of running out of space? Losing files when you switch phones? With Databox, you can store everything important photos, videos, docs in one secure cloud you control. Whether you're a student, working professional, or just love keeping things organized, Databox gives you speed, safety, and simplicity. Get 100GB free cloud storage, upgradeable up to 1TB. Transfer files securely and access them anytime, anywhere. Why Users Love Databox: Private & Encrypted: Your files are protected with end-to-end encryption. Fast Access: Upload, download & open files instantly from anywhere. Access from All Devices: Works on iPhone, iPad & web browser. Free Storage to Start: Get started free with 100GB, expand only if you need more. Coming Soon in The Next Update: Auto Backup: Backup your photos & media automatically. Easy File Sharing: Share files via secure links quick & hassle free. Use Databox to: Back up your vacation memories Store your resume, work documents & notes Keep school files safe & synced Free up space on your phone Your data stays safe, private, and always in your hands. Download Databox today and experience a smarter, safer cloud. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/databox-privacypolicy/home?authuser=1 Terms of Services: https://sites.google.com/view/databox-terms-and-conditions/home?authuser=1 Apple Terms of Services: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Subscription Plan: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Monthly Basic, Monthly Classic, Yearly Basic & Yearly Classic. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: One Month Basic 4.99 US, One Month Classic 7.99 US, One Year Basic 35.99 US, One Year Classic 65.90 US & One Year Classic with (7 days free trial) 65.90 US. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Screenshots

PieCloud4 screens
DataBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DataBox at weekly against PieCloud's every 3 weeks. DataBox also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. PieCloud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and DataBox sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PieCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, DataBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PieCloud versus DataBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPieCloudDataBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIECLOUD, LLCMuhammad Haroon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PieCloud

Subscriptions3
  • 50 GB$1.991 Year
  • 200 GB$5.991 Year
  • 2 TB$44.991 Year
7 purchases

DataBox

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Basic3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Basic$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Classic3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Classic$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Basic3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Yearly Classic3 Days trial$65.901 Year
  • Yearly Classic Offer7 Days trial$65.901 Year

Questions

Is PieCloud free?
PieCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DataBox free?
DataBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PieCloud or DataBox have ads?
Neither PieCloud nor DataBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PieCloud or DataBox?
PieCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and DataBox weekly. Most recently, PieCloud was updated on September 30, 2026 and DataBox on September 28, 2026.

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