# SafeInCloud 1 vs Plaud

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 72%). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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 72% of Plaud's.

SafeInCloud 1 ships an update every 6 weeks, Plaud weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SafeInCloud 1 | Plaud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $49.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeincloud-1/id785120026/reviews) | [4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 61 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SAFEINCLOUD SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803006393) | [PLAUD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826931562) |

## What reviewers say

### SafeInCloud 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeincloud-1/id785120026)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after recent update
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

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


### Plaud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plaud-ai-note-taker/id6450364080)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity, #122 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $23.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan(Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan(Annually) | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited | $239.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan(Annually) | $239.99 | per year |
| 120 Minutes Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Minutes Package | $59.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Minutes Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 17, 2026 and Plaud on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*