DirectCloud vs Akerun App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DirectCloud
This cloud solution offers robust administration for monitoring and controlling data access by authorized users and devices. It simplifies secure file sharing and provides personal cloud storage for backup and retrieval of media and documents.
- User and group management
- Authorized device access control
- Real-time access monitoring
- Dashboard reporting
- Secure file sharing via link
- Personal cloud backup (MyBox)
- Shared cloud folders (SharedBox)
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Cloud Strategy for Companies Want to be sure only authorized users with authorized devices can handle your critical data in the cloud? DirectCloud lets your admin monitor who is accessing what information and how. An innovative solution from a 20-year-old security veteran, DirectCloud simplifies collaboration and end-to-end data security. Now you can rest easy. What is good 1. Powerful Administration - User/Group management. - Only authorized device (PC, smartphone, tablet) can access to DirectCloud. - Real-time monitoring of user access and status. - Provides dash-board reports. - Various access control. 2. Simple File Sharing - Simply share files and folders in DirectCloud by a link with others. 3. MyBox/SharedBox - Backup your smartphone photos, documents, videos to the cloud and use them anytime when you want.
Akerun App
Unlock various spaces like homes, offices, gyms, and schools using your smartphone as a key. Share digital keys with customizable expiration dates and manage access history for enhanced security. Supports various electronic locks and automatic doors.
- Smartphone as a key
- IC card integration
- Digital key sharing
- Access history tracking
- Enhanced security features
- Remote permission deletion
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Akerun Appを使うことで、自宅やオフィス、フィットネスジムやシェアスペース、学校などの様々な空間にアクセスすることができます。 【特長】 ■スマートフォンが鍵に アプリでドアの鍵を開けることができます。Akerunアカウントで合鍵を受け取ることで、アクセスできる空間を増やすことができます。様々な電気錠や自動ドア、ゲートに対応しています。 ■ICカードが鍵に お手持ちの交通系ICカード等を登録して鍵として利用することができます。スマートフォンにICカードをかざすことで簡単に登録できます。 ■合鍵をクラウドで管理 スマートフォンで電子的な合鍵をつくり、すぐに送ることができます。また、合鍵には有効期限を設定することもできます。 ■アクセス履歴をクラウドで管理 「いつ」「誰が」「どこに」出入りしたのかを確認することができます。 ■セキュリティを強化 ログイン時の2段階認証や紛失時の遠隔での権限削除、などにより、物理鍵運用よりもセキュリティを高めることができます。 【対応OS】 iOS16.0 以上
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DirectCloud at 100% against Akerun App's 22%. DirectCloud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DirectCloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DirectCloud's written reviews are positive against 22% of Akerun App's.
DirectCloud ships an update monthly, Akerun App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectCloud | Akerun App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DirectCloud, Inc. | Photosynth Inc. |
Customer experience
DirectCloud
Akerun App
In-app purchases
DirectCloud
No in-app purchases
Akerun App
No in-app purchases
