pCloud vs Bolt Browser and Documents
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | pCloud | Bolt Browser and Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.2K ratings) | 4.8 (226K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | 226K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PCLOUD LTD | Danyil Vasilenko |
Customer experience
pCloud
Bolt Browser and Documents
User reviews
pCloud
From 8.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
pCloud
- 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
- pCloud Encryption$149.99
- Premium$219.00
- Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage$279.00
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- Premium Plus$499.00
Bolt Browser and Documents
No in-app purchases
Questions
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