Comparison

Cloud Memo vs File Fortress

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

Head to head

Cloud Memo

Simple Cross-Device Note App

About

Cloud Memo

Features

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Main features 1. Simple and easy-to-use memo function 2. Cross-device with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch(read only) 3. Encrypt and store data in iCloud 4. Data Backup (Upgrade) 5. Data Export / Import (Upgrade) 6. Pressing the music note button will play lively background music * When the mobile data connection is not on the primary line, please turn the mobile data OFF/ON on your iPhone to reflect it on your Apple Watch.

About

File Fortress

Features

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File Fortress is your personal cryptographic file manager, ensuring maximum protection of your privacy. Encrypted files are stored in a secure database synchronized with iCloud, granting access only to the user. The app is tied to your Apple ID and secured with a PIN code or Face ID. Organize, move, and view files conveniently with our app. Share files, add to favorites, and customize numerous features for maximum comfort. Safely and conveniently access your information with File Fortress! Terms of Use: https://airy-salad-bac.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-36575fd0d35849d99934f14286779be9?pvs=4 Privacy Policy: https://airy-salad-bac.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-726eabde2f3342aebe9f098c0af98cba?pvs=4

Screenshots

Cloud Memo2 screens

File Fortress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud Memo at none against File Fortress's shown. File Fortress's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cloud Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Fortress sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Memo ships an update every 11 days, File Fortress every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Cloud Memo versus File Fortress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cloud Memo	File Fortress
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 11 days	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	14 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	NAOTO UENO	Bohonosiuk Ivan Ivanovych, FOP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Memo

One-time1

Upgrade to Plus$0.99

8 purchases

File Fortress

Subscriptions4

Week$5.997 Days
Week$9.997 Days
Month$12.991 Month

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Month$17.991 Month

One-time4

-50% Lifetime Access$14.99
-50% Lifetime Access$19.99
Lifetime Access$29.99

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Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Cloud Memo free?

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

Is File Fortress free?

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

Do Cloud Memo or File Fortress have ads?

File Fortress shows ads; Cloud Memo does not.

Which is updated more often, Cloud Memo or File Fortress?

Cloud Memo ships an update every 11 days, and File Fortress every 5 days. Most recently, Cloud Memo was updated on November 4, 2026 and File Fortress on October 27, 2026.