# File Save vs CertTracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CertTracker at none against File Save's 3. CertTracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). File Save's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Save sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CertTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Save ships an update weekly, CertTracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Save | CertTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Size | 11 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hassan Hattab](https://appshunter.io/developer/991737639) | [Hasan Alhosani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792347287) |

## What reviewers say

### File Save

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-save-private-vault/id6746190100)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Life Time Access | $159.99 | one-time |


### CertTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certtracker-track-certificate/id6792347285)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Save free?

File Save is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CertTracker free?

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

### Do File Save or CertTracker have ads?

CertTracker shows ads; File Save does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Save or CertTracker?

File Save ships an update weekly, and CertTracker fortnightly. Most recently, File Save was updated on October 6, 2026 and CertTracker on October 9, 2026.

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