Comparison

PrivateFolders vs OSCION

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

Head to head
About

PrivateFolders

Organize and secure your files with advanced user permissions and multiple encryption methods. Enjoy diverse viewing modes for documents, media, and code, with seamless file transfer and cloud synchronization capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multiple user accounts with distinct permissions
  • File encryption (AES, gesture, FaceID)
  • Diverse file viewing modes (list, grid, waterfall)
  • Quick filtering and scenario switching
  • Cross-app and iCloud file transfer
  • Specialized modes for novels, code, office, and media
  • In-app compression and decompression
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

About

OSCION

Features
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Oscion is an intuitive, interactive real-time generator for binaural beats and pure tones. Two ways to listen: Binaural beats (headphones recommended) Binaural beats are an auditory effect that can occur when each ear hears a steady tone that is slightly different in pitch. Your brain may perceive a subtle beat at the difference between those tones. Because each ear needs its own tone, headphones are recommended. Pure tones (headphones or speakers) Set the beat frequency to 0 Hz to produce a single steady tone. This does not rely on a left/right difference, so it works through speakers or headphones. Clean, precise control: Oscion is designed for direct experimentation. • Adjust beat frequency and base frequency in real time. • Set a session length with the built-in timer so you don’t need to watch the clock. • Use the Transition feature to glide smoothly from your current tone to a different tone over a chosen duration. • Listen to Oscion on its own or while other audio is playing. Presets: Oscion includes binaural beat and solfeggio frequency presets along with the ability to create and save your own custom presets. No internet connection required: Oscion does not require an account and does not stream audio from a server. Everything runs locally directly from your device.

Screenshots

PrivateFolders4 screens
OSCION4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSCION at none against PrivateFolders's 1. OSCION also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. OSCION asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrivateFolders ships an update fortnightly, OSCION every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PrivateFolders versus OSCION: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivateFoldersOSCION
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Tapfeng Technology Co., Ltd.LYLE LEWTON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrivateFolders

One-time1
  • lifeTime$5.99
None

OSCION

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrivateFolders free?
PrivateFolders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OSCION free?
OSCION is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrivateFolders or OSCION have ads?
Neither PrivateFolders nor OSCION shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrivateFolders or OSCION?
PrivateFolders ships an update fortnightly, and OSCION every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrivateFolders was updated on November 4, 2026 and OSCION on October 31, 2026.

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