Comparison

Paperlock vs Sparkle Pro

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

Sparkle Pro

Features
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Sparkle makes building daily habits fun and rewarding. Meet your Sparkle Buddy - a virtual companion that grows with you as you complete habits. The more consistent you are, the happier and stronger your buddy becomes. TRACK HABITS SIMPLY Tap to check in your daily habits. See your current streak and longest streak at a glance. Quick templates help you get started in seconds - choose from popular habits like drinking water, exercising, reading, and more. YOUR VIRTUAL BUDDY Your Sparkle Buddy is more than a mascot. It earns XP when you complete habits, levels up over time, and changes mood based on your consistency. Keep your buddy happy by staying on track every day. STREAKS AND SPARK SAVER Never lose a streak to a single missed day. Spark Saver gives you one free repair for a broken streak. After that, use Game Coins earned from checking in habits to fix missed days and keep your momentum going. BEAUTIFUL HEAT MAP Visualize your consistency with a stunning monthly heat map. See your progress patterns at a glance. The more you check in, the brighter your map glows. DAILY MOTIVATION Start each day with an inspiring quote tailored to keep you going. Set custom reminders for each habit so you never forget. COMPLETELY PRIVATE All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your habits are for your eyes only. KEY FEATURES - One-tap daily habit check-in - Sparkle Buddy with XP and leveling system - Streak tracking with Spark Saver repair - Monthly heat map visualization - Daily motivational quotes - Custom habit reminders - Quick-start habit templates - Haptic feedback for satisfying check-ins - Full privacy - no data collection Sparkle is perfect for anyone who wants to build better routines, stay consistent with daily goals, and enjoy the process along the way. Download now and start your habit journey today!

Screenshots

Paperlock4 screens
Sparkle Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paperlock at Free against Sparkle Pro's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Paperlock is free to download; Sparkle Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Paperlock versus Sparkle Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperlockSparkle Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.517 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJohn Larson蓺 周

In-app purchases

None

Paperlock

No in-app purchases

None

Sparkle Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paperlock free?
Paperlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparkle Pro free?
Sparkle Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paperlock or Sparkle Pro have ads?
Neither Paperlock nor Sparkle Pro shows ads.

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