Comparison

DoxSAFE vs BackupFlow

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

Head to head
About

DoxSAFE

Transform your device into a powerful document scanner and secure storage vault. Easily scan, organize, and store important documents with automatic iCloud sync. Features military-grade security with local encryption and privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Advanced document scanning with edge detection
  • Multi-page scanning and automatic ordering
  • Smart organization with custom folders and tags
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Military-grade security with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Privacy-first with no data collection
Features
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DoxSAFE: Your Personal Document Scanner & Secure Storage Transform your iPhone and iPad into a powerful document scanner and secure storage vault. DoxSAFE lets you scan, organize, and securely store all your important documents — with on-device AI that names and files them for you, and automatic sync to your own iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. POWERFUL DOCUMENT SCANNING - Advanced edge detection for perfect document captures - Multi-page scanning with automatic page ordering - Import from Photos, Files, or drag and drop on iPad - Import directly from other apps via the Share Sheet - High-quality PDF generation - Batch scanning for multiple documents AI-POWERED ORGANIZATION - On-device AI reads new documents and suggests a name, category, and expiry date - Auto-renames documents the first time they're analyzed (never overrides a name you set) - Batch re-analyze your whole library in one tap - Smart search finds documents by meaning, not just exact text (AI features require a device that supports Apple Intelligence) SMART ORGANIZATION - Create unlimited custom folders - Tag documents and browse by tag - Smart collections: Expiring Soon, Favorites, Recently Deleted, Large Files, and more - Set expiry dates with reminders you control, from the same day up to 6 months ahead - Quick search to find any document instantly - Sort by name, date, or custom categories SECURITY & PRIVACY - Face ID or Touch ID keeps your entire vault private - Password-protect individual documents for an extra layer of security - All data encrypted and stored locally on your device - iCloud sync uses your own personal Apple account — never our servers - No account, no data collection, no third-party trackers - Share documents securely when you choose to SEAMLESS SYNC, EVERYWHERE - Automatic sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Works offline - syncs the moment you're back online - Your data stays in YOUR iCloud, never on our servers - Glance at your document count, expiring documents, and favorites right from your wrist - Home Screen widget keeps expiring documents one glance away PASSPORT PHOTO MAKER (Pro) - Capture, auto-crop, and frame passport and visa photos with on-device AI - Supports 2×2 in (USA/India/Mexico), 35×45mm (UK/EU/Australia/Japan), 33×48mm (China), 50×70mm (Canada), and 35×50mm (Malaysia/Pakistan) formats - Print-ready sheets tiled on 4×6, 5×7, A6, A5, or Letter/A4 paper CHOOSE YOUR STYLE Pick the look that suits you: Gold & Emerald, classic Leather, Liquid Glass, or Rainbow Glass. FLEXIBLE PLANS - Free: store up to 5 documents at no cost, forever - Monthly: $0.99/month - Yearly: $9.99/year - save around 16% vs. paying monthly - Lifetime: $19.99 one-time - pay once, own it forever (not a subscription) Pro (Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime) includes: - Unlimited document scanning and storage - Unlimited folders and tags - AI-powered organization and batch analysis - Passport Photo Maker - Priority support - All future updates included PERFECT FOR Receipts, contracts, insurance policies, medical records, ID cards and licenses, passport/visa photos, bills, personal records, and business documents. LEGACY USER SUPPORT Previous paid version users automatically receive unlimited access at no additional cost - forever! Subscription Details: - Monthly and Yearly are auto-renewing subscriptions; Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription - Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends - Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings - No refunds for unused portions of a subscription Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/doxsafe/privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/doxsafe/terms Download DoxSAFE today and take control of your documents!

About

BackupFlow

Automate backups of your iPhone photos, videos, and files directly to your own NAS or personal cloud server. This privacy-focused utility supports SFTP, WebDAV, and FTP, offering smart syncing and secure storage without recurring subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Automated backups to NAS/personal cloud
  • Supports SFTP, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS
  • Quick server presets for popular NAS
  • Automatic year/month photo folder sorting
  • Preserves original file formats (HEIC, ProRAW)
  • Smart incremental sync with verification
  • Background automation with Wi-Fi/charging limits
Features
Currently charting
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Tired of recurring cloud storage subscriptions? Back up your iPhone photos, videos, and files directly to your own NAS, home server, or personal cloud. BackupFlow is a privacy-first, automated backup utility built for SFTP (SSH), WebDAV (HTTPS), and FTP/FTPS servers. KEY FEATURES • Quick Server Presets: One-tap templates for Synology NAS (SFTP & WebDAV), Nextcloud, ownCloud, TrueNAS, and QNAP. • Year/Month Photo Folders: Keep your archive tidy on your NAS by automatically sorting photos and videos into YYYY/MM (e.g. 2026/10) or YYYY-MM subfolders. • Preserve Original Formats: Upload original HEIC, ProRAW, and MOV camera files without recompression. • Smart Incremental Sync & SHA-256 Verification: Only new or modified files are uploaded. Optional SHA-256 hashing ensures bit-perfect transfers. • Safe Dry-Run Preview: Preview the exact list of files to be uploaded or cleaned up before running a live backup. • Intelligent Background Automation: Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly backups limited to Wi-Fi, charging state, battery threshold, or quiet hours. • Local-First Security: Credentials and SSH keys are stored strictly in the iOS Keychain with TOFU host-key and TLS certificate pinning. Zero third-party servers or analytics. • One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions, no ads, no task limits.

Screenshots

DoxSAFE4 screens
BackupFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

DoxSAFE and BackupFlow both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DoxSAFE's written reviews are positive against 33% of BackupFlow's. DoxSAFE also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). BackupFlow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

DoxSAFE is free to download; BackupFlow costs $0.99 up front. DoxSAFE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BackupFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DoxSAFE against 5.0 for BackupFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DoxSAFE's written reviews are positive against 33% of BackupFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoxSAFE ships an update every 8 days, BackupFlow weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DoxSAFE versus BackupFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoxSAFEBackupFlow
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay RengaTamer Savasci

Customer experience

DoxSAFE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BackupFlow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DoxSAFE

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited Access$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • DoxSAFE Pro$19.99
None

BackupFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoxSAFE free?
DoxSAFE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackupFlow free?
BackupFlow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoxSAFE or BackupFlow?
DoxSAFE and BackupFlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do DoxSAFE or BackupFlow have ads?
Neither DoxSAFE nor BackupFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoxSAFE or BackupFlow?
DoxSAFE ships an update every 8 days, and BackupFlow weekly. Most recently, DoxSAFE was updated on October 24, 2026 and BackupFlow on October 30, 2026.

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