Comparison

addy.io extension vs FileShield

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

Head to head
About

addy.io extension

Features
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Open-source Anonymous Email Forwarding, create unlimited email aliases for free This extension makes it quick and easy to view, search, manage and create new aliases. Please Note: The free plan is currently limited to a total of 10 active shared domain aliases (e.g. *@anonaddy.me) and 10MB monthly bandwidth. You can still create unlimited standard aliases for free by giving out anything@username.anonaddy.com as your email address, the browser extension is not required to create these type of aliases. To use this extension you first need to register (https://app.addy.io/register) an account with addy.io (it's free), then you can generate an API key on the settings page. If you are self-hosting addy.io then make sure to click "change instance" and enter the location of your web app. Paste your API key in the extension to save it. Now you can simply open the extension and create a new alias for any site. Why should I use addy.io? There are a number of reasons you should consider using this service: - Protect your real email address from spam by simply deactivating/deleting aliases that receive unsolicited emails - Identify who has sold your data by using a different email address for every site - Protect your identity in the event of a data breach by making it difficult for hackers to cross-reference your accounts - Prevent inbox snooping by encrypting all inbound emails using GPG/OpenPGP encryption - Update where emails are forwarded without having to go through and change your email address for each site individually - Reply to forwarded emails anonymously without revealing your true email address This addon is open-source - https://github.com/anonaddy/browser-extension Bugs and Issues: Please report any issues at https://github.com/anonaddy/browser-extension/issues

About

FileShield

Securely store and manage sensitive documents offline with advanced search capabilities. Protect your private information with biometric security and local-only processing, ensuring your data never leaves your device.

Highlights
  • Fully offline vault
  • Dual-mode search with Apple Intelligence
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Local-Only Mode to block iCloud backups
  • Secure offline scanning and import
  • Intuitive document management with drag-and-drop
Features
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FileShield is a fully offline vault, built from the ground up for total privacy. Your medical records, tax forms, and financial contracts never leave your device. DUAL-MODE SEARCH WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE Search your entire library for exact text, or ask questions and let local-only knowledge do the heavy lifting. Need to know the deductible on a 40-page health insurance PDF? Just ask. FileShield analyzes the text and delivers exact answers with source page citations, all while you are in Airplane Mode. ABSOLUTE PRIVACY & BIOMETRIC SECURITY Your data belongs to you. Lock your entire library behind Face ID or Touch ID and your vault will remain impenetrable even when your device is unlocked. Enable our strict "Local-Only Mode" to actively block iCloud backups, ensuring your sensitive files stay strictly on your device. SECURE OFFLINE SCANNING & IMPORT Digitize physical paperwork instantly. Use our built-in document scanner to capture wet-ink contracts and physical receipts directly into your encrypted vault without relying on third-party cloud processing. Already have a digital file? Use the iOS Share Extension to seamlessly save documents directly from mail, photos, etc. INTUITIVE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FileShield utilizes native iOS and iPadOS design paradigms, offering seamless drag-and-drop file organization, custom nested folders, and clean Grid or List views.

Screenshots

addy.io extension3 screens
FileShield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FileShield at daily against addy.io extension's every 4 weeks. addy.io extension's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

addy.io extension ships an update every 4 weeks, FileShield daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
addy.io extension versus FileShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraddy.io extensionFileShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraddy.ioDark Fusion Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

addy.io extension

No in-app purchases

None

FileShield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is addy.io extension free?
addy.io extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileShield free?
FileShield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do addy.io extension or FileShield have ads?
Neither addy.io extension nor FileShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, addy.io extension or FileShield?
addy.io extension ships an update every 4 weeks, and FileShield daily. Most recently, addy.io extension was updated on October 25, 2026 and FileShield on October 25, 2026.

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