Comparison

Tresorit vs Jottacloud

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

Head to head
About

Tresorit

Securely store, sync, and share files with end-to-end encryption. Protect your photos, memos, and team documents with zero-knowledge standards, ensuring only you and authorized users can access your data. Manage permissions and share links for secure collaboration.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted file sync
  • Secure file sharing
  • Create shared folders
  • Encrypted camera upload
  • Manage file permissions
  • Offline file access
  • 2-factor authentication
Features
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End-to-end encrypted file sync & sharing app that lets you store, sync and share files securely and easily. Save your photos to a secure place, create memos about meetings for your team and access them in shared folders on the go – and be sure that no one can read your files besides you and those who you share with. Tresorit uses built-in end-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge standards to guarantee the highest level of security. All your files are encrypted on your device before they are uploaded to the cloud, which means no one else can read them besides you, no hackers, no authorities, not even Tresorit’s IT admins. Already a Tresorit user? Just download, sign in, and go! Features: • Create shared folders (tresors) with your friends or colleagues, access their contents securely on any iOS device • Backup your photos in a secure place with end-to-end encrypted camera upload • Keep control of your files by managing permissions • Share files securely even with those without an account: send links instead of risky attachments • Create favorite tresors, access and edit your files even when you are offline • Protect your account with 2-factor authentication and app passcode to ensure no one has access to your tresors - even if someone gains access to your phone • Say no for tracking: Tresorit for iOS accesses the least it has to. No location tracking, no access to your contacts • Tresorit for iOS features the same end-to-end encryption and security as the desktop apps • Make the most out of Tresorit by adding the desktop client as well (sync between devices, locations, access your files from all devices) What do others say about Tresorit? “One of the Best Cloud Storage Services that Protect Your Privacy” – LifeHacker “There are several services that offer secure storage in the cloud, but Tresorit is definitely one of the best” – PC Advisor

About

Jottacloud

Securely store and access your files from any device with robust cloud storage. Benefit from automatic backups, original quality photo and video storage, and easy file sharing. Enjoy peace of mind with Norwegian privacy laws and direct in-app customer support.

Highlights
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Access files from any device
  • Original quality photo/video backup
  • Share files and photo albums
  • Stream videos
  • Document scanner
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Securely store your files and access them from any device. Jottacloud is operating under Norwegian privacy laws, one of the world's strictest. Try it for free with 5GB, choose an individual plan with unlimited storage or a Home plan for the family with up to 20TB of storage. Features: Cloud storage and backup - Automatic backup - Access your files from any device - Free up space on your device with one click Photos and videos - Backup of photos and videos in original quality and size - Organize your files and photos - Share photo albums with friends and add comments - Stream videos to Apple TV or Cast devices File management - Share files with anyone via link - Preview and manage your files - Easy file search by name - File details - Document scanner Support - Chat with customer support directly in the app Location services To save power we use the "significant change" location service which will update the app occasionally when you are on the move. Opt-in to give the app access to your location. To use this service we are required to ask for the "Always"-permission. We do not send your location to our servers.

Screenshots

Tresorit4 screens
Jottacloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tresorit at none against Jottacloud's 6. Tresorit also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 54%) and ratings volume (508 vs 68). Jottacloud's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tresorit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tresorit against 4.5 for Jottacloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tresorit has 508 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Tresorit's written reviews are positive against 54% of Jottacloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tresorit ships an update every 5 weeks, Jottacloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tresorit versus Jottacloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTresoritJottacloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (508 ratings) — better4.5 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better53.7% of reviews
Number of ratings508 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTresoritJotta AS

Customer experience

Tresorit

All ratings508 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.8%

Jottacloud

All ratings68 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

Tresorit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes or freezes
  • Issues with file uploads and downloads
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mobile app integration with iOS Files app
  • Ability to password-protect shared links
  • Thumbnail previews for images and documents
  • Scan-to-PDF functionality

Jottacloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tresorit

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Jottacloud

Subscriptions6
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 300 GB$3.991 Month
  • 1 TB$7.991 Month
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  • 100 GB$17.991 Year
  • 300 GB$34.991 Year
  • 1 TB$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Tresorit free?
Tresorit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jottacloud free?
Jottacloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tresorit or Jottacloud?
Tresorit is rated higher. Tresorit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Jottacloud averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.
Do Tresorit or Jottacloud have ads?
Neither Tresorit nor Jottacloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tresorit or Jottacloud?
Tresorit ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jottacloud fortnightly. Most recently, Tresorit was updated on October 3, 2026 and Jottacloud on October 15, 2026.

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