Comparison

PrivateFolders vs CoffeeNotes

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

Head to head
About

PrivateFolders

Features
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[Main Features] - Multiple Users, Multiple Permissions: - Three different types of users: the first login is as an administrator, who can then create regular users and guests. - Administrators can manage all users and manage private files. - Regular users cannot view private files but can see regular files. - Guests can only see memos. - Administrators can manage all users' permissions and icons, etc. - Security: - File encryption, avatar creation, AES encryption and other encryption methods. - Each user can enable a gesture password. - Only one user can enable FaceID. - Different passwords lead to different users, each with different functions. - Waterfall Flow, Immersive Mode: - Files can be displayed in three ways: list, grid, waterfall flow. - Waterfall flow allows viewing the original style of files, maintaining aspect ratio. - Shake the device to enter immersive mode, shake again to exit. - Quick Filtering: - Quick sorting through the menu. - Convenient filtering by file extension, only displaying desired files. - Scenario mode: differentiate scenarios with one click switch. - Custom configurations: switch easily between viewing modes like picture, office, novel shelf, and notebook. - File Transfer: - Easily transfer files with other devices. - Transfer files effortlessly with other file apps, mobile photo albums, iCloud. - Novel Mode: - Supports Txt novels, intelligent parsing. - Simulation, cover, translation. Scroll to change pages. - Multiple themes, suitable for different scenarios. - Adjustable font size, etc. - Code Mode: - Supports syntax highlighting for mainstream languages. - Supports multiple themes. - Automatically adapts themes and syntax highlighting. - Office Mode: - Supports common office documents: .txt, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, .rtf - Office content thumbnail preview. - Photo Mode: - View mode, see pictures directly without clicking. - HD mode: directly view a specific picture. - Editing mode: modify a picture. - Markdown Mode: - Easily take notes. - With the note scenario mode, it instantly turns into a note-taking app. - Media Mode: - Suitable for watching movies, listening to music. - Support .rmvb .asf .avi .divx .dv .flv .gxf .m1v .m2v .m2ts .m4v etc. - Others: - Supports in-app Zip, 7z compression, Zip, Rar, 7z decompression, supports encryption. - Supports trash function, saves up to 30 days. - iCloud Sync [Premium Version] - Unlock all features of the premium membership. [User Agreement]: https://tapfeng.com/user-agreement/ [Privacy Policy]: https://tapfeng.com/privacy-policy/ [Contact and Feedback] For any questions and suggestions about the product, feel free to contact us Email: tapfeng@tapfeng.com

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CoffeeNotes

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Screenshots

PrivateFolders4 screens
CoffeeNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrivateFolders at fortnightly against CoffeeNotes's every 6 months. 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. PrivateFolders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoffeeNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivateFolders ships an update fortnightly, CoffeeNotes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
PrivateFolders versus CoffeeNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivateFoldersCoffeeNotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Tapfeng Technology Co., Ltd.俊华 秦

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrivateFolders

One-time1
  • lifeTime$5.99
1 purchases

CoffeeNotes

One-time1
  • iCloud Backup & Restore$0.99

Questions

Is PrivateFolders free?
PrivateFolders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoffeeNotes free?
CoffeeNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrivateFolders or CoffeeNotes have ads?
Neither PrivateFolders nor CoffeeNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivateFolders or CoffeeNotes?
PrivateFolders ships an update fortnightly, and CoffeeNotes every 6 months. Most recently, PrivateFolders was updated on October 12, 2026 and CoffeeNotes on October 25, 2026.

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