Comparison

pCloud vs Kingbox.

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

Kingbox.

This app offers robust file management, allowing you to organize, view, and share documents, videos, and images offline. It supports various file formats and includes features like password-protected decompression and background playback for media.

Highlights
  • File management (create, copy, rename, protect, export)
  • Document viewing (PDF, Office files)
  • Save and browse video, audio, and image files
  • Decompress zip/rar files (with password support)
  • Background playback and playlist creation
  • Sleep timer and playback speed control
Features
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Kingbox. is a completely free and the most advanced file management app. You can also view and share PDF documents and Office files, save videos and images. A non-stressful offline viewing is available to you anytime, anywhere. Features: -File management (Create folders/Copy/Rename/Protect/Export) -Document viewing (PDF/Office files) -Save, view and browse video/audio/image files -Save Email attachments -Copy from Camera Roll -Decompress files (zip / rar) -Decompress files with password -Output data to external device  -High security [Supported file formats (e.g.,PDF,PPT,XLS,CSV,DOC,TXT,ZIP,RAR,JPG,PNG,GIF,MP4,MP3,etc.)] -Useful Funections: -Sort files by date,file format,filename,etc. -Misoperation prevention during viewer operation -Zooming In and Out in viewer -Background playback -Create your own playlist -Sleep timer -Playback speed control Use cases: -Carry around files such as proposals and reports -Decompress files on the go -Secure management of critical files -No need to worry about monthly data usage -Never get stressed by the internet environment -Listen to music or watch movies offline -Watch videos during your flight or car ride -Organize pictures in your camera roll -Listen to music while working -Play music you can nod off to sleep to -Make your own playlist -Save your audio studying time by speed listening -Check the movement by slow playback \Download the app and try it out/

Screenshots

pCloud4 screens
Kingbox.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingbox. at none against pCloud's 13. Kingbox. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). pCloud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 2). 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. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kingbox. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kingbox.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Kingbox. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
pCloud versus Kingbox.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCloudKingbox.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB171 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPCLOUD LTDDOM Inc.

Customer experience

pCloud

All ratings8,149 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews824 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative26.3%

Kingbox.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative43.1%

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

Kingbox.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Kingbox.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kingbox. free?
Kingbox. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, pCloud or Kingbox.?
Kingbox. is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Kingbox. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do pCloud or Kingbox. have ads?
Kingbox. shows ads; pCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, pCloud or Kingbox.?
pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kingbox. monthly. Most recently, pCloud was updated on October 1, 2026 and Kingbox. on September 30, 2026.

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