WhiteStar StarDrop vs Reader Pro

WhiteStar's StarDrop is an anywhere-to-anywhere, post-quantum encrypted file transfer system that allows you to send files, pictures, videos and more (of any size of course!) to any StarFiles server. Transfers do not pass through a Cloud, and thus are much faster than other solutions. If your company is already using StarFiles, StarDrop is your mobile solution, fully integrated into the WhiteStar ecosystem. That means quick, fully encrypted file transfers to and from anywhere in the world over the WhiteStar Secure Overlay Network. StarDrop has full end-to-end pure post-quantum cryptography (Category 5) utilizing ML-KEM-1024 and ML-DSA-87 algorithms, alongside SHA-512 and AES-256. This protects your data against not just traditional brute-force attacks, but also secures your data against quantum superposition and factoring. New private keys are generated every time you start a transfers, with unique keys rolled on every packet, making your file transfers incredibly safe, even in hostile environments. Importantly, because WhiteStar StarDrop is not bound by the technical limitations of TCP/IP, and instead uses dynamically scaled packet size over the WhiteStar Network, there is not a 1:1 relationship between keys and content, making it far harder to intercept network frames containing key exchange information, let alone deciphering keying information. This is a marked improvement over older systems that utilize SFTP, AFP, Wireguard and other network security solutions for transferring data remotely. And of course, because it's fully integrated into the WhiteStar ecosystem, you can optionally receive detailed sensor data on data transferred through your organization's WhiteStar Files servers - but importantly, this data ALWAYS stays within your organization's control, is fully private, and is not seen by anyone outside of your company. Plus, StarDrop is integrated into the WhiteStar Dashboard for quick visibility into network traffic (that only your organization can see), email notifications on completion of StarDrops, enterprise-level server access controls and more! StarDrop encryption is automatic, and doesn't require you to worry about encrypting or decrypting your files, making or managing passwords, or teaching clients how to use complex cryptography tools. We do the hard part for you, so you can focus on what you do best and let us handle the heavy lifting of complex state-of-the-art cryptography. Never send secure documents over email again. Use StarDrop instead to easily encrypt and send your sensitive files!

Your books, music, videos, documents, and notes - all in one place. Reader Pro combines a file manager, EPUB and PDF reader, audio player, video player, and notes app. Build your personal library, organize your files, and enjoy downloaded content offline. Import files from Files, Photos, Mail, and messaging apps that support Open In. Save downloadable files through the built-in browser and keep them organized by type. MAKE HOME YOUR OWN Pick up where you left off with your last opened book, document, picture, or note. Control your current audio and return to saved videos. Choose which Home sections appear, hide what you don’t need, and arrange them your way. ORGANIZE FILES AND FOLDERS Browse dedicated sections for Books, Audio, Video, Pictures, Documents, Apps, Archives, and other files. Create folders, move and rename files, make copies, and search by name. Sort by date added, name, size, or file extension. Recover items from Recently Deleted when you need them back. READ EPUB BOOKS AND PDFs Read EPUB ebooks with saved reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and quotes. Search inside books and choose your preferred reading mode and appearance. Keep PDFs in Documents, separate from your EPUB library, so each format is easy to find. LISTEN TO MUSIC AND AUDIOBOOKS Play local audio files in the background. Create playlists, rearrange your playback queue, and use shuffle and repeat. Resume from your saved position and control playback directly from Home. WATCH OFFLINE VIDEOS Watch downloaded videos without an internet connection. Build video playlists and organize saved podcast episodes into collections. Choose your viewing order, resume playback, and swipe between videos. VIEW OFFICE DOCUMENTS Preview Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations inside Reader Pro using the built-in system viewer. Document preview support varies by file format and device. KEEP NOTES WITH YOUR LIBRARY Capture ideas, plans, and lists without switching apps. Format your text, add cover images, organize notes into categories, and pin important entries. Use search to find the note you need. BROWSE AND DOWNLOAD Explore websites with tabs and bookmarks in the built-in browser. Save files that websites make available for download. Before saving, Reader Pro shows the filename and the section where it will be stored. SYNC WITH ICLOUD Keep your library in sync across devices using the same Apple Account. Choose which file categories upload to iCloud, while keeping local files available offline. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SCREEN Enjoy an adaptive layout on iPhone and iPad, with themes that fit your reading preferences. The iPad app also runs on compatible Macs with Apple silicon. All current features are free. No subscription or in-app purchases. Reader Pro—read, listen, watch, and keep it all together.