Comparison

PaperVault vs Awake

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

Head to head
About

PaperVault

This app securely stores your digital information by converting it into printable QR codes. It uses strong encryption and keeps all data local, offering a reliable offline backup solution that combines the longevity of paper with digital security.

Highlights
  • QR code data storage
  • Password protection
  • Robust encryption
  • Local data storage
  • Printable data format
  • Offline data backup
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PaperVault stores information as sequences of QR Codes you can print and scan easily, protected by a password only you know. Data is secured using industry-standard robust encryption algorithms, and always local. PaperVault does not depend on any cloud service. PaperVault combines the long-term reliability of printed documents with the security offered by digital storage. You could keep data in hard drives and pen drives, but will they work a few years from now, when you need them the most? Or print your sensitive data, but what if anyone reads it? Now you can have the best of both worlds! PaperVault will print easily scannable encrypted data on paper you can store anywhere. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing paper wont break like electronics does, and your information will be secured with strong encryption algorithms. Use PaperVault to keep data offline, secure, and readable only by you. That cloud backup service password you wont remember when your computer breaks? PaperVault it! Sensitive information you don't want hacked away from your computer? PaperVault it! PaperVault security and data format are public. Check PaperVault website for details.

About

Awake

This app helps you wake up effectively with customizable alarms and engaging wake-up missions like solving math problems or doing exercises. It also provides a personalized morning briefing with weather, calendar events, and health data.

Highlights
  • Math puzzle alarms
  • Physical wake-up tasks
  • Morning briefing
  • Weather and calendar integration
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Sleep tracking integration
Features
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Wake up with a mission, then see what your day holds. Awake combines a customizable alarm clock with physical and mental wake-up tasks and a personal Morning Briefing. WAKE-UP MISSIONS Complete a task when your alarm rings: • Walk a set number of steps • Do push-ups • Solve math challenges • Complete puzzles Wake-Up Check can ask you to confirm that you are still awake and ring again if needed. YOUR MORNING BRIEFING See useful information in one place: • Weather • Calendar events • Upcoming tasks from Structured • Sleep timing, duration, and interruptions when Apple Health data is available • one sec integration for blocking social media distractions ALARMS FOR YOUR ROUTINE • Loud sounds or gentle tones • Import and trim custom alarm sounds • Recurring alarms and sleep schedules • Adjustable snooze • Bedtime and alarm reminders • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Control Center, Shortcuts, and Siri support Some features require Awake Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://awake.unorderly.io/privacy

Screenshots

PaperVault4 screens
Awake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperVault at none against Awake's 6. PaperVault also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Awake's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Awake sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. PaperVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaperVault ships an update every 3 months, Awake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PaperVault versus Awake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperVaultAwake
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews56.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Barreto da Silva Arrozunorderly GmbH

Customer experience

PaperVault

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Awake

All ratings1,440 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral14.7%
Negative28.7%

In-app purchases

None

PaperVault

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Awake

Subscriptions4
  • Awake Pro$6.491 Month
  • Awake Pro$6.991 Month
  • Awake Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Awake Pro$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Awake Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
  • Awake Pro (Lifetime)$79.99

Questions

Is PaperVault free?
PaperVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Awake free?
Awake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaperVault or Awake have ads?
Neither PaperVault nor Awake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaperVault or Awake?
PaperVault ships an update every 3 months, and Awake every 3 weeks. Most recently, PaperVault was updated on November 4, 2026 and Awake on November 12, 2026.

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