# OpenCloud vs The Buddy Beacon

The clearest difference is price: OpenCloud at Free against The Buddy Beacon's $1.99. OpenCloud also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 1). The Buddy Beacon's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

OpenCloud is free to download; The Buddy Beacon costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Buddy Beacon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenCloud has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of OpenCloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Buddy Beacon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenCloud | The Buddy Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencloud-your-data-anywhere/id6743121005/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddy-beacon/id6756390408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenCloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801492494) | [The Buddy Beacon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860417789) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencloud-your-data-anywhere/id6743121005)

Manage and collaborate on files with real-time synchronization and secure data rooms. Features smart search and integrated web office tools for seamless teamwork and digital sovereignty.

**Highlights:** Real-time file synchronization, Secure data rooms for collaboration, Full-text and metadata search, Integrated web office suite, Digital sovereignty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Buddy Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-buddy-beacon/id6756390408)

Easily find and coordinate with your friends in crowded places. Turn your phone into a visible beacon with custom colors and effects, share your real-time location on a map, and communicate through built-in group chat. Perfect for events, outdoor adventures, and any situation where staying connected is key.

**Highlights:** Customizable phone beacon, Real-time location sharing, Interactive group map, Group chat functionality, Create up to 10 groups, Invite via QR code or link

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenCloud free?

OpenCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Buddy Beacon free?

The Buddy Beacon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenCloud or The Buddy Beacon?

The Buddy Beacon is rated higher. OpenCloud averages 4.3 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while The Buddy Beacon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenCloud or The Buddy Beacon have ads?

Neither OpenCloud nor The Buddy Beacon shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*