Comparison

GlassFiles vs ScreenAutoOn

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

Head to head
About

GlassFiles

This utility app efficiently handles multiple archive formats, offering fast extraction and preview capabilities. It features a modern glass interface and prioritizes security with path traversal protection. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like batch processing and background support.

Highlights
  • Supports 7 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR)
  • Handles multi-part RAR archives
  • Intelligent format detection
  • Streaming extraction
  • In-app archive preview
  • Path traversal protection
  • Batch extraction (Pro)
Features
Read full description

GlassFiles is a fast, clean, and powerful archive app designed for iPhone. Open and extract 7 archive formats — ZIP, RAR v4/v5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ — with a modern, handcrafted glass interface. WHAT MAKES GLASSFILES DIFFERENT: 7 Archive Formats — More than any comparable iOS archive app Multi-Part RAR Support — Automatically detects and resolves .r00, .r01, .part1.rar split archives Intelligent Format Detection — Reads binary magic bytes instead of relying on file extensions Streaming Extraction — Processes archives without loading them entirely into memory In-App Archive Preview — Browse archive contents before extracting Security-First — Path traversal protection on every extraction Glass Design System — Frosted surfaces, spring animations, and haptic feedback PRO UNLOCK: A one-time purchase enables batch extraction, background processing, and unlimited archive support. No account required. No ads. No tracking.

About

ScreenAutoOn

Features
Read full description

ScreenAutoOn helps keep your screen awake at the right time without adding unnecessary complexity. Use ScreenAutoOn to: - keep your screen awake manually when needed - automatically keep your screen awake while selected apps are running or active - check monitored app status and current activity - view desktop status from your phone and request remote sleep when work is done - receive reminders when important apps stop running - manage more monitored apps with Pro ScreenAutoOn is useful for downloads, uploads, syncing, compiling, rendering, meetings, and other workflows where you do not want the display to sleep unexpectedly. Purchases and subscriptions are managed by the App Store and can be canceled at any time.

Screenshots

GlassFiles4 screens
ScreenAutoOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassFiles at every 2 days against ScreenAutoOn's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScreenAutoOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, ScreenAutoOn weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GlassFiles versus ScreenAutoOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassFilesScreenAutoOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent Galeano泽祥 苏

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassFiles

One-time1
  • GlassFiles Pro$9.99
2 purchases

ScreenAutoOn

Subscriptions2
  • ScreenAutoOn Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • ScreenAutoOn Pro Annual$11.991 Year

Questions

Is GlassFiles free?
GlassFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenAutoOn free?
ScreenAutoOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlassFiles or ScreenAutoOn have ads?
Neither GlassFiles nor ScreenAutoOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlassFiles or ScreenAutoOn?
GlassFiles ships an update every 2 days, and ScreenAutoOn weekly. Most recently, GlassFiles was updated on June 27, 2026 and ScreenAutoOn on September 11, 2026.

Other comparisons