pCloud vs Ikena ProBuildCalc
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
Ikena ProBuildCalc
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Ikena ProBuildCalc turns your iPhone or iPad into a job-site measuring kit. Walk a room, let the LiDAR scanner capture the walls, doors, windows, and fixtures in 3D, and turn that scan into the numbers you actually need - square footage, linear footage, material takeoffs, and rough pricing. Built for contractors, remodelers, and builders who are done with a tape measure and a notepad. SCAN - LiDAR room scan: walk the space and capture walls, openings, and fixtures in one pass - High-detail mesh capture for complex spaces - Object Capture: photogrammetry of a single piece (iOS 17+) - Reference photos captured alongside every scan MEASURE & ESTIMATE - Automatic materials takeoff: square feet, linear feet, counts - Quick Estimate using your own rates - Compare two scans of the same room (before / after) DELIVER - Blueprint PDF with dimensions, door swings, and a title block - 3D model export: USDZ, GLB, OBJ - AR plan overlay: drop the finished floor plan onto the real floor at true scale for client walkthroughs - Sync scans to your Ikena portal WORK - Clock in / out tied to the active project - Organize every scan by project PROBUILDCALC PRO A monthly subscription unlocks AI quotes, mesh & object capture, the full scan library, before/after compare, Quick Estimate with your rates, blueprint PDF export, USDZ export, portal sync, and merged multi-room floor plans. - $9.99/month - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped device (iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models, iPad Pro 2020 or later). Your scans stay on your device unless you sign in and choose to sync them to your Ikena portal. Privacy Policy: https://probuildcalc.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
pCloud and Ikena ProBuildCalc are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and Ikena ProBuildCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | pCloud | Ikena ProBuildCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCLOUD LTD | John Thomas |
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
Ikena ProBuildCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Ikena ProBuildCalc
- ProBuildCalc Pro$9.991 Month
Questions
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