Comparison

Paperlock vs CueNext

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

Head to head
About

Paperlock

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Paperlock is a locked drawer for the papers that matter. Your iPhone can already scan a page. Paperlock is where the scan goes afterwards, when it is something you would not leave lying around: a passport, a lease, a tax return, a medical record. LOCKED AND ENCRYPTED • Locks as soon as you leave it. Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode opens it again. • Every scan, PDF, name and note is encrypted with AES-256 before it is stored. • The key stays in your iPhone's Keychain, on this device only. YOUR PAPERS • Scan paper with the camera. Several pages become one PDF. • Import PDFs you already have. • Give each document a name and a note, and search through both. • Open a PDF, or share a copy when you choose. BACK UP ON YOUR TERMS • A backup is one encrypted file with its own password. • You decide where it goes. Paperlock does not upload it. • A vault password opens your documents on a new iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no cloud, no server, no analytics, no ads. • The app makes no network requests at all. GOOD TO KNOW • There is no password reset. Nobody else holds your key, so nobody can recover it for you. • There is no sync. Your documents are on one phone, and a backup file is how you move them. Paperlock was called Secure Document Vault. If you have it, this update keeps your documents and encrypts them the first time you open it.

About

CueNext

Features
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Never lose track of what to watch next. Discover, track, and enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows with the ultimate entertainment companion. --- • What Makes CueNext Special - Smart Watchlist Management Organize your entertainment life with intelligent watchlists that automatically sort your content by status - what to watch next, what you're waiting for, and what you've completed. Never wonder "what episode was I on?" again. - Never Miss a Release Stay on top of upcoming episodes and movie releases from your tracked content. Get a personalized upcoming feed so you're always the first to know when your favorite shows return. - Effortless Discovery Explore trending movies and TV shows with always-current data. Find your next binge-watch with smart filtering and personalized recommendations. - Know Where to Watch Real-time streaming provider integration shows you exactly where to watch any movie or show in your country. No more hunting across platforms. --- Core Tracking - Smart Episode Tracking - Never forget which episode you're on - Intelligent Watchlists - Auto-organized by viewing status - Favorites System - Quick access to your must-watch content - Personal Stats - Track your viewing habits with elegant insights --- Discovery & Information - Instant Search - Find any movie or TV show in seconds - Rich Media Details - Cast, episodes, trailers, and recommendations - Trending Content*- Discover what's popular right now - Smart Recommendations - Content tailored to your tastes --- Streaming Integration - Local Streaming Info - See where to watch in your specific country - Real-Time Updates - Always current streaming availability - Web & Mobile Access - Available as web app for desktop and mobile browsers - Cross-Platform - Seamless experience on all devices - Sync Everywhere - Your watchlist stays in sync --- Personalization - Viewing Statistics - Beautiful visualizations of your habits - Release Notifications - Get alerted to new episodes and movies - Clean Interface - Intuitive design that gets out of your way - Always Up-to-Date - Fresh information you can rely on

Screenshots

Paperlock4 screens
CueNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CueNext at every 3 months against Paperlock's every 13 months. CueNext also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paperlock ships an update every 13 months, CueNext every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Paperlock versus CueNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperlockCueNext
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn LarsonCarles Rojas

In-app purchases

None

Paperlock

No in-app purchases

None

CueNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paperlock free?
Paperlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CueNext free?
CueNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paperlock or CueNext have ads?
Neither Paperlock nor CueNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperlock or CueNext?
Paperlock ships an update every 13 months, and CueNext every 3 months. Most recently, Paperlock was updated on October 24, 2026 and CueNext on October 25, 2026.

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