CoreFiles vs Parata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CoreFiles
Streamline document management by scanning directly into pre-selected folders. This app offers intelligent file naming and supports a wide range of cloud and local storage options for efficient organization.
- Scan directly to chosen folders
- Automatic filename suggestions
- Supports local, cloud, and network storage
- Multi-page scanning
- File preview and management
- Import and share files
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CoreFiles turns scanning and filing documents into seconds - not minutes. TAP. SCAN. DONE. Most apps leave you on your own after scanning: you have the document, but no destination folder selected yet. CoreFiles flips that workflow. Choose your destination first - βAccountingβ, βProjectsβ, or βArchiveβ - then scan. CoreFiles saves automatically to exactly that location. Local storage, iCloud, NAS, SFTP, WebDAV, SharePoint, and more. The file manager with a thoughtful scan-to-destination workflow. QUICK DESTINATIONS - FILE IN ONE TAP Choose the destination folder before scanning - not after Create your own custom quick destinations Works across all connected storage locations Expand and adjust at any time INTELLIGENT FILE NAMES Automatic filename suggestions while scanning Apple Intelligence support (where available) Less renaming, faster and more accurate filing DOCUMENT SCANNER Multi-page documents in a single pass Automatic edge detection Save directly as PDF to your selected destination folder ALL YOUR STORAGE - ONE APP Local storage & iCloud Drive SMB network drives / NAS WebDAV / Nextcloud SFTP servers Microsoft SharePoint Dropbox & pCloud Google Drive* RECEIVE & SHARE FILES Import files from other apps directly into CoreFiles via Share Extension or Action Extension, including quick destination selection. PREVIEW & MANAGE Open PDFs, images, audio, video, and documents directly in CoreFiles. Move, copy, rename, and delete - all in one place. SECURITY & PRIVACY No ad tracking Optional anonymous usage analytics (self-hosted Matomo) Enhanced connection security for cloud and server storage CoreFiles - Tap. Scan. Done. *Google Drive is integrated via the official Google Picker (not a native full file system integration). For subscriptions, Appleβs Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Parata
This app helps you create a comprehensive emergency folder with all essential family information. It guides you through the process step-by-step, making it easy to organize contacts, documents, and important details for loved ones.
- Step-by-step guidance
- Progress tracking
- Emergency contact organization
- Document location tracking
- Health and financial information
- Digital life account management
- Printable emergency documents
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Parata helps you put together an emergency folder: a single place for all the important information your family will need when you can no longer help. Where everything is, who's in the know, what to do β in one place, easy to understand for those left behind. Most of us put exactly that off β not out of carelessness, but because it feels like one big, heavy project. Parata takes that feeling away. Instead of a blank binder, Parata guides you through everything important in small, calm steps. You can see your progress at any time, pause whenever you like, and pick up right where you left off. Your first entries β key contacts and where things are kept β are done in just a few minutes, thanks to the contact picker and automatic fill-in. "Not present" is a perfectly valid answer. No pressure, no red warnings β you sort out what needs sorting, and the rest can stay open. The result isn't a loose pile of notes, but a finished emergency folder your loved ones understand right away. HOW PARATA HELPS - Clear chapters instead of overwhelm β step by step - Visible progress β you always know what's still missing - Getting started takes minutes, not hours - A calm, uncluttered design with large text and high contrast YOUR FINISHED DOCUMENTS To print or share, Parata creates four documents: - The complete emergency folder - A one-page emergency cover sheet: Who to call? What matters medically? Who needs care? Where is the folder kept? - A guidance sheet for your loved ones - A recovery sheet for access to your digital life ALL THE AREAS YOU'D OTHERWISE FORGET - Emergency contacts - Important places & where your documents are kept - People, pets & commitments that need looking after - Health: warnings, medications, health insurance - Advance directives & key documents: power of attorney, living will, will β where they're kept, not their contents - Banking & finances - Insurance - Contracts & recurring payments - Digital life: accounts, email, passwords - Tasks for your loved ones - Funeral wishes - Final step: Who actually knows about all this? FOR YOU AND FOR THE PEOPLE YOU CARE ABOUT Whether you're organizing your own affairs or helping parents and grandparents: Parata is made for every generation β clear, calm and free of jargon. YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Parata stores your entries locally and encrypted on your device. You deliberately don't enter passwords, PINs or codes β only where to find them. You decide what you export as a PDF and who you share it with. The optional Parata Cloud is end-to-end encrypted: even there, only your device can read your data. FAIR Parata's core function β creating and saving your emergency folder β is a one-time purchase: no ongoing costs, no selling of your data. If you'd like to use the optional Parata Cloud to back up your folder automatically, use it on several devices and share it with your loved ones, it's available through a separate subscription. IMPORTANT NOTE Parata records which documents exist and where they are kept. It does not replace a will, a power of attorney or a living will, and does not provide legal advice. You don't need to have everything. But everything should be sorted. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parata.app/legal/privacy
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Verdict
CoreFiles and Parata are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. CoreFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Parata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CoreFiles | Parata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DANIEL ROSIER | Priotecs IT GmbH |
In-app purchases
CoreFiles
- CoreFiles Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- CoreFiles β Lifetime$7.99
Parata
- Parata Cloud - monthly$1.991 Month
- Parata Cloud β Yearly$12.991 Year
- Parata Plus$9.99








