Comparison

JianBox vs MyBox

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

Head to head
About

JianBox

This app combines document scanning, PDF editing, file unarchiving, and secure storage into a single offline tool. It allows users to scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, manage archives, and encrypt sensitive files directly on their device without cloud uploads.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline processing
  • Document scanning and PDF conversion
  • PDF editing and verification
  • File unarchiving and compression
  • Secure private vault with encryption
  • Batch file renaming and storage cleaning
  • Video and audio toolkit
Features
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JianBox = Document Scanner + PDF Editor + File Unarchiver + Private Vault, all in one. 100% Local Processing. Your files never leave your device. One app, twelve capabilities, zero cloud uploads, zero account login required. Scan documents, convert formats, edit PDFs, extract archives, free up storage, encrypt files—everything happens offline on your iPhone and iPad. Documents & Scanning 【Camera Scanner】 Snap photos or import from album. Auto edge detection, enhancement, multi-page scanning, export as PDF. Contracts, receipts, notes, IDs—turn them into high-quality PDFs instantly. 【Image to PDF】 Select multiple images and merge them into a single PDF. Custom page sizes (A4/Letter), watermark support. Fully offline. 【PDF Editor】 Reorder, rotate, delete, or extract PDF pages with simple drag-and-drop gestures. 【PDF Verifier】 Professional PDF inspection tool: page consistency check, blank page detection, metadata viewer, SHA-256 hash verification. Auto-generates verification reports for compliance scenarios. 【Signature Tool】 Place personal signatures or company stamps on PDFs. Drag-and-drop positioning, resize, rotate, batch signing across multiple files. Final step for contract approval and formal delivery. Files & Compression 【HEIC Converter】 Batch convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to universal JPG format. Adjustable quality and dimensions, text or image watermark support. Solves the "Windows can't open iPhone photos" problem. 【Unarchiver】 Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ. Also create password-protected ZIP archives from multiple files. Open compressed attachments directly without a computer. 【Batch Renamer】 Rename files or photos with prefix, suffix, numbering, find-replace, timestamps. Preview before applying, undo support. 【Storage Cleaner】 Scan large files, duplicate photos, and app caches. Free up space with one tap. Media Processing 【Video & Audio Toolkit】 Convert formats, compress files, trim videos, extract audio tracks. All processing happens locally with zero data usage. Privacy & Security 【Private Vault】 Encrypt and store sensitive files and photos. Face ID / Touch ID locked. Bank-level encryption protects your data even if your phone is lost. Productivity Tools 【Clipboard History】 Automatically saves copied text. Pin important items, search history, categorize. Never lose a copied verification code or address again. 【QR Scanner & Generator】 Scan QR codes and barcodes, or generate custom QR codes. History auto-saved for easy reference. Key Features • 100% Offline — Files stay on your device, never uploaded • 12-in-1 Toolkit — Replace 12 separate apps, save storage • Clean and Tidy — Clean, distraction-free interface • iPad Optimized — Full-screen support, split-view ready • Multi-Language — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Privacy & Security JianBox respects your privacy. All file processing occurs entirely on your device. We do not collect, upload, or store any of your file contents. The Private Vault uses device-level encryption. No account sign-up required. No usage tracking. No marketing notifications. Pro Version One-time purchase. iPhone + iPad universal. Lifetime access to all 12 tools. No subscription, no recurring fees, no account binding. Future updates included forever. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the in-app support feature.

About

MyBox

This app provides a private, local space to message yourself and store various types of content like notes, links, and files. It allows for organized saving with password-protected boxes and offline access, offering a secure alternative to cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Message yourself notes and reminders
  • Save links, images, videos, and files
  • Share content from other apps
  • Search saved items
  • Create separate content boxes
  • Password-protect private boxes
  • Offline local storage
Features
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MyBox is a private place to message yourself and save anything on your device. Use it like your own personal chat, but without an account and without a server for your saved content. Save quick thoughts, links, screenshots, videos, voice notes, documents, and files in simple local MyBoxes that stay under your control. What you can do with MyBox: - Message notes and reminders to yourself - Save links, images, videos, audio, PDFs, and files - Share into MyBox from other apps - Search anything you saved - Create separate MyBoxes for different things - Lock private MyBoxes with a password - Use it offline with local storage MyBox is built for people who already send things to themselves and want a calmer, more private place to keep them.

Screenshots

JianBox4 screens
MyBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyBox at 4.7 against JianBox's 3.0. MyBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). JianBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. MyBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JianBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyBox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JianBox ships an update every 3 weeks, MyBox every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
JianBox versus MyBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJianBoxMyBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer涛 刘Raj Tripathi

Customer experience

JianBox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MyBox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JianBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MyBox

One-time1
  • MyBox Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is JianBox free?
JianBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyBox free?
MyBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JianBox or MyBox?
MyBox is rated higher. JianBox averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MyBox averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do JianBox or MyBox have ads?
JianBox shows ads; MyBox does not.
Which is updated more often, JianBox or MyBox?
JianBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyBox every 9 days. Most recently, JianBox was updated on October 31, 2026 and MyBox on October 31, 2026.

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