Comparison

pCloud vs Bolt Browser and Documents

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

Head to head
About

pCloud

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents from any device. Automatically back up media to free up phone space and stream content on the go. Share large files easily with others.

Highlights
  • Up to 10 GB free storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Stream HD videos and music
  • Send and receive large files
  • Offline file access
  • Military-grade encryption
Features
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pCloud - Secure Cloud Storage for Your Files pCloud is the secure place for your photos, videos, and documents - all in one app. Access your files anytime, anywhere, and keep everything safely stored and organized across all your devices. Back up your memories automatically, free up space on your phone, and enjoy your content on the go. Preview and edit your photos, stream HD videos, and listen to your music without downloading. Easily share large files with anyone, even if they don’t use pCloud. Start with up to 10 GB of free storage. Optionally, you can expand up to 10 TB of storage with monthly, annual or lifetime plans. Features: • Up to 10 GB free storage upon registration • Store and access photos, videos, and files • Automatic photo and video backup • Access your files anytime, anywhere • Stream videos and music instantly • Share large files with a link • Sync across all your devices • Simple, intuitive and easy to use • Add zero-knowledge encryption Terms of service: https://www.pcloud.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.pcloud.com/privacy_policy.html

About

Bolt Browser and Documents

A private and secure mobile browser with built-in file management. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your data with biometrics, and manage documents for offline access. It also offers media playback features for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Zero-configuration ad blocking
  • Private browsing by default
  • Biometric app data security
  • Document and media import
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Picture in Picture mode
  • Offline file preview
Features
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Bolt browser is private, secure, productivity-oriented browser and file manager trusted by millions of users. It comes bundled with unique and most wanted features: - Zero-configuration ad blocking: browse with no distraction, save mobile data and battery life - Private browsing by default - Secure access to app data with biometrics - Import documents and media from Files and Photos - Adjustable playback speed and Picture in Picture (perfect for lectures) - Save documents and files for offline preview* *Some resources are unavailable due to third-party copyright restrictions.

Screenshots

pCloud4 screens
Bolt Browser and Documents3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolt Browser and Documents at none against pCloud's 13. Bolt Browser and Documents also leads on ratings volume (226K vs 8.2K). pCloud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bolt Browser and Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for pCloud against 4.8 for Bolt Browser and Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bolt Browser and Documents has 226K ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bolt Browser and Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, Bolt Browser and Documents every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
pCloud versus Bolt Browser and Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCloudBolt Browser and Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.2K ratings)4.8 (226K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8.2K226K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPCLOUD LTDDanyil Vasilenko

Customer experience

pCloud

All ratings8,200 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews831 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative26.1%

Bolt Browser and Documents

All ratings226,033 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,724 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative34.3%

User reviews

pCloud

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads
  • 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
  • 👍 Convenient app integration across devices
  • 💰 Affordable lifetime plans
  • 📂 Flexible file organization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable auto-upload feature
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search and organization tools
  • 🔇 Subpar media player functionality
  • 🔒 Encryption features behind paywall
  • 🤔 Confusing free storage limits

Bolt Browser and Documents

From 226K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Offline music player
  • 🚀 Continuous music playback
  • 👍 Great for downloading and listening to music
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features like sleep timer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Downloading/conversion issues after updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Music playback issues when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive ad experience

Bugs and requests

pCloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Issues with downloading and sharing files
  • Missing metadata and HEIC file support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved photo/video management and viewing
  • Background sync and auto-upload
  • Sorting and filtering options for files
  • Built-in text editor and note-taking
  • Gapless audio playback

Bolt Browser and Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Download button/option not appearing after updates
  • Inability to download/convert videos anymore
  • App crashing on launch or during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add playlist creation and management
  • Ability to transfer downloaded content to new devices
  • Add account/cloud sync to preserve downloaded content
  • Improve music playback reliability when app is in background

In-app purchases

13 purchases

pCloud

Subscriptions9
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • pCloud Encryption$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
  • Ultra 10TB Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • pCloud Encryption$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • pCloud Encryption$149.99
  • Premium$219.00
  • Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage$279.00
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  • Premium Plus$499.00
None

Bolt Browser and Documents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bolt Browser and Documents free?
Bolt Browser and Documents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pCloud or Bolt Browser and Documents?
Bolt Browser and Documents is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Bolt Browser and Documents averages 4.8 from 226K ratings.
Do pCloud or Bolt Browser and Documents have ads?
Bolt Browser and Documents shows ads; pCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, pCloud or Bolt Browser and Documents?
pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bolt Browser and Documents every 6 months. Most recently, pCloud was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bolt Browser and Documents on October 13, 2026.

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