Pique vs SecureFile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pique
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Why do we forget things? Because we close the app. Pique solves this simply. Just float it. Put your memo on the Dynamic Island. It stays there while you use other apps, browse the web, or check messages. You don't need to remember it, because Pique holds it for you. How it works: Write it down. Open Pique and type your note. Send it up. Watch it float to your Dynamic Island. Done. Itβs always there until you dismiss it. Itβs the sticky note for your iPhone, reimagined. Download Pique and stop worrying about forgetting.
SecureFile
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SecureFile lets you encrypt and decrypt any file directly on your device. Photos, documents, PDFs, videos β if it's a file, SecureFile can lock it behind a password so only you can open it. HOW IT WORKS SecureFile uses AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 key derivation. That means your password is never stored β instead it's used to derive a strong encryption key. If someone gets your encrypted file without the password, they get nothing readable. TWO ENCRYPTION MODES Simple Mode Protect a file with just a password. Pick a file, set a password, tap Encrypt. To decrypt later: the encrypted file plus the same password is all you need. Advanced Mode Add a second layer with a recovery key. Decryption requires the encrypted file, your password, AND the recovery key file. Even if someone learns your password, they still can't open the file without the key. COMPLETELY PRIVATE β’ No internet connection required β ever β’ No account or sign-up needed β’ No data sent to any server β’ Everything happens on your device, offline HISTORY Every encryption and decryption is logged locally in the History tab so you always know which files you've protected and when. HONEST SECURITY We don't hide what we use. AES-256-GCM is the same cipher used by banks, governments, and security professionals worldwide. PBKDF2 with 300,000 iterations makes brute-forcing your password computationally impractical. You can verify every detail in the Settings screen. IMPORTANT NOTE SecureFile uses standard encryption as defined under U.S. export regulations (EAR). It qualifies for the encryption exemption (ENC) and does not require an Encryption Registration Number (ERN) β it implements only publicly available, standard cryptographic algorithms and is not designed for confidentiality of communications. If you lose your password (and your recovery key in Advanced Mode), your files cannot be recovered. There is no "forgot password." Store your credentials safely. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://codstars.com/policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pique at none against SecureFile's 3. SecureFile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SecureFile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pique asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pique | SecureFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seungyong Cho | Code Stars |
In-app purchases
Pique
No in-app purchases
SecureFile
- Secure Pro: Weekly Ad-Free$2.997 Days
- Secure Pro: Monthly Ad-Free$7.991 Month
- Secure Pro: Yearly Ad-Free$49.991 Year









