Comparison

SafeInCloud 1 vs Plaud

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

Head to head
About

SafeInCloud 1

Securely store and manage your logins, passwords, and private information in an encrypted database. Synchronize your data across devices and platforms using your own cloud account for easy access and backup.

Highlights
  • Encrypted database
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Autofill in apps
  • Password generator
  • Password strength analysis
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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SafeInCloud Password Manager allows you to keep your logins, passwords, and other private info safe and secure in an encrypted database. You can synchronize your data with another phone, tablet, Mac or PC via your own cloud account. KEY FEATURES ◆ Easy to Use ◆ Strong Encryption (256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard) ◆ Cloud Synchronization (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, NAS, WebDAV) ◆ Login with Touch ID & Face ID ◆ Autofill in Apps ◆ Apple Watch App ◆ Password Strength Analysis ◆ Password Generator ◆ Free Desktop App (Windows, Mac) ◆ Automatic Data Import ◆ Cross-Platform EASY TO USE Try it yourself and enjoy an easy-to-use yet powerful user interface. STRONG ENCRYPTION Your data is always encrypted on a device and in a cloud with a strong 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). This algorithm is used by the U.S. Government for protection of a top secret information. AES is also widely adopted worldwide and became the de facto encryption standard. CLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION Your database is automatically synchronized with your own cloud account. Thus you can easily restore your entire database from a cloud to a new phone or computer (in case of a loss or an upgrade). Your phone, tablet and computer are also automatically synchronized between each other via a cloud. LOGIN WITH TOUCH ID & FACE ID You can instantly unlock SafeInCloud with a fingerprint on devices with Touch ID. You can also unlock SafeInCloud by face recognition using Face ID technology. AUTOFILL IN APPS You can autofill login and password fields into any app on your phone directly from SafeInCloud. You don't need to copy and paste them manually. APPLE WATCH APP You can put some selected cards on your wrist to easily access them on the run. These could be your credit card PINs, door and locker codes. PASSWORD STRENGTH ANALYSIS SafeInCloud analyses your password strengths and shows a strength indicator next to each password. The strength indicator displays an estimated crack time for a password. All cards with weak passwords are marked with a red sign. PASSWORD GENERATOR The password generator helps you generating random and secure passwords. There is also an option to generate memorable, but still strong passwords. FREE DESKTOP APP Download a free Desktop application for Windows or Mac OS from www.safe-in-cloud.com to be able access your database on your computer. The Desktop application also makes data entry and editing fast and easy using a hardware keyboard. AUTOMATIC DATA IMPORT The Desktop application can automatically import your data from another password manager. You don't need to manually reenter all your passwords.

About

Plaud

This app acts as an AI work companion, transforming spoken words into actionable notes and summaries. It supports various input methods, including audio, text, and images, and offers advanced AI processing for transcription, summarization, and insight generation. Seamlessly integrate captured information into your workflow across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Multimodal AI note capture
  • AI transcription in 112 languages
  • Customizable AI summaries
  • Ask Plaud for insights
  • Automated workflow integration
  • Cross-platform sync and storage
Features
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[Product Introduction] Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, trusted by over 2,000,000 users worldwide. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud offers a range of AI note-taking devices and solution, each designed to fit different work and life scenarios. - Plaud Note: The world’s No.1 AI note taker - Plaud Note Pro: The world’s most advanced AI note taker - Plaud NotePin / Plaud NotePin S: The world’s most wearable AI note taker - Plaud Desktop: Capture online meetings natively from the Plaud Desktop App, without a meeting bot. Whether it’s an in-person meeting, a phone call, an on-the-go conversation, or an online meeting, Plaud keeps you fully present while it handles the notes. [Plaud Intelligence] From capturing ideas on Plaud devices to retrieving and applying insights across Plaud App, web, and desktop — Plaud Intelligence is the AI engine behind every experience in the Plaud ecosystem. - Capture with multimodal input - Capture or import audio - Press or tap to highlight - Input text to add context - Enrich context with images - Extract AI transcripts & contextual summaries - AI transcription in 112 languages with speaker labels and custom vocabulary - Generate multiple summaries from one conversation automatically, empowered by 10,000+ expert templates - Developed on the best LLMs: GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini 3 Pro, and more - Utilize intelligence across your workflow - Ask Plaud: Get reference-based answers, generate insights, and save as notes - AutoFlow: Automate transcription, summaries, and delivery with set rules - Cross-platform sync with unlimited cloud storage. - Export, share, and integrate into your workflow - Plaud App and Plaud Web: Manage all your notes, summaries, and insights in one place. [Privacy & Compliance] Plaud is built with enterprise-grade security and global compliance standards, so your data stays safe, private, and under your control. - ISO 27001 Compliant: Global standard for information security, keeping your data confidential, intact, and available. - ISO 27701 Compliant: Global privacy standard, ensures personal data is managed responsibly and transparently. - GDPR Compliant: Aligns with Europe's strictest privacy regulations - SOC 2 Compliant: Independently audited systems for security and confidentiality - HIPAA Compliant: Protects medical and personal health data - EN 18031 Compliant: Meets European standards for secure wireless communication [AI Plans] Starter Plan: Included with any Plaud AI note taker purchase. Enjoy 300 minutes of transcription every month. Comes with access to all Plaud Intelligence features—multimodal input, multidimensional summaries, Ask Plaud, and more. Pro Plan & Unlimited Plan: Designed for high-demanding or professional use. Pro offers 1,200 minutes per month, while Unlimited removes all time limits. Team Plan: For small to medium sized teams that want to centrally manage billing, users, and devices. PLAUD Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://app.plaud.ai/user-agreement Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SafeInCloud 14 screens
Plaud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plaud at Free against SafeInCloud 1's $49.99. Plaud also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (23K vs 2.3K). SafeInCloud 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (95% vs 73%). On rating, ads and iOS requirement 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

Plaud is free to download; SafeInCloud 1 costs $49.99 up front. Plaud sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SafeInCloud 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SafeInCloud 1 against 4.9 for Plaud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plaud has 23K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of SafeInCloud 1's written reviews are positive against 73% of Plaud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeInCloud 1 ships an update every 6 weeks, Plaud weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SafeInCloud 1 versus Plaud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeInCloud 1Plaud
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (2.3K ratings)4.9 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K23K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAFEINCLOUD SASPLAUD LLC

Customer experience

SafeInCloud 1

All ratings2,340 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,180 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%

Plaud

All ratings23,427 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,481 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

SafeInCloud 1

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure storage
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient cross-device sync
  • 💰 One-time purchase
  • 🔑 Reliable password management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync issues
  • 🔒 Concerns about password security
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced search/organization features

Plaud

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable device
  • 💡 Innovative features like voice differentiation
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with phone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔧 Buggy and unreliable software
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔧 Inconsistent UI and language issues
  • 🔋 Battery life concerns

Bugs and requests

SafeInCloud 1

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues after recent update
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved password sharing/collaboration
  • Support for biometric authentication on all platforms
  • Ability to attach files/documents to entries

Plaud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription errors, especially for non-English languages
  • Exporting issues with audio and text files
  • Inconsistent performance and app crashes
  • Connectivity problems between device and app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pause and resume recordings
  • Improved summary quality and customization
  • Better organization and folder structure for notes
  • Integration with other productivity tools
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  • Support for more languages beyond English

In-app purchases

None

SafeInCloud 1

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Plaud

Subscriptions12
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$23.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan(Annually)$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$239.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited3 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)1 Month trial$239.991 Year
One-time4
  • 120 Minutes Package$2.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$12.99
  • 3000 Minutes Package$59.99
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  • 6000 Minutes Package$99.99

Questions

Is SafeInCloud 1 free?
SafeInCloud 1 costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plaud free?
Plaud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SafeInCloud 1 or Plaud?
SafeInCloud 1 and Plaud are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.3K and 23K ratings respectively.
Do SafeInCloud 1 or Plaud have ads?
Neither SafeInCloud 1 nor Plaud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafeInCloud 1 or Plaud?
SafeInCloud 1 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Plaud weekly. Most recently, SafeInCloud 1 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Plaud on October 16, 2026.

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