FileAssist vs Document GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileAssist
Securely store, share, and back up your documents in the cloud. This app offers powerful tools for managing information with robust security and compliance features, accessible from various devices.
- Secure cloud storage
- Instant file sharing
- Automatic file backup
- Cross-platform accessibility
- Administrative control tools
- MFP integration
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FileAssist is Konica Minolta’s first cloud-enabled lightweight document management application. The FileAssist solution provides secure, powerful, cloud-enabled tools that will transform the way you store, share, and use information, all housed within a feature-rich environment that meets stringent data compliance and security standards. This FileAssist application offers the following capabilities: · Unique File Sharing and File Backup Capability – allows sharing of files and data instantly, even with users outside of the FileAssist system. · All Covered Cloud Services (Security & Compliance) – FileAssist uses superior All Covered Cloud Services, it incorporates the most rigorous privacy, security and legal requirements to ensure maximum protection. · File Backup and Sync Capability – allows backup and sync of files securely and effectively. · Comprehensive Mobile Support (Accessibility & Compatibility) – allows users to access data from different platforms, browsers and mobile devices. · Superior Administrative Tools – provides control of user and data access capabilities to safeguard information while offering IT the ability to manage and control usage. · Direct bizhub MFP Integrated Connectors – Easy to use “scanning on ramp” to FileAssist This IOS app is free and no credit card is required. Use the optional Windows or Mac client app to sync your desktop files to FileAssist, or simply use the web app from any computer, then easily access your files from the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch.
Document GPS
Securely send and track email attachments with blockchain-based encryption. Control access, revoke permissions, and monitor all user activity in real-time. Offers a private library for recipients to upload encrypted files.
- Blockchain-based security
- Real-time access tracking
- Revoke download/share permissions
- Encrypted file sending/receiving
- Private recipient library
- Timestamped activity log
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Desktop and free Mobile app seamlessly link together so you can track your files on the go. Revoke access from your phone or laptop at any time. Sign up for a 30-day free trial (no credit card required for sign up) via the desktop extension. Japanese and Spanish versions also available on desktop. Track, modify and delete already sent attachments using blockchain-based security. NO need to jump to other platforms to manage your files. - Completely control who can/cannot download, share or access your email attachments, at all times. You can always give or revoke the permission to any recipients to access, download, or share your email attachments. Regardless of who has a copy of your email with your Document GPS attachment, they cannot download, share and access the attachment unless you allow them to. Our system is blockchain-secure, protecting your attachments fully. Never worry again about who sees your files. –Now you can SEND and RECEIVE encrypted attachments. Your recipients can access their Private Library where they can securely upload files with immediate tokenization and encryption. Only you and your recipients can access the Library. Great for healthcare providers, accountants, attorneys, researchers, financial advisors and more. Anyone who needs to have files sent to them in a secure and encrypted platform can benefit from Document GPS. Show your clients you protect their digital privacy from the very first step all the way through the entire process. - Near carbon-free email: prevent attachments from being downloaded or shared when they don't need to be. Do your part by sending "green" attachments for a low carbon email account with Document GPS. - See everything that goes on, in real-time. A timestamped log comes with each document (hence, Document GPS), showing every time each individual user views, shares, downloads, or changes anyone’s permissions on it, in real-time. It shows exactly how many times each user has viewed it. Never worry again about not knowing who sees your files. - Rest easy, with Document GPS’s blockchain security. - All files sent using Document GPS are encrypted, even if the email itself is not, so they are protected from AI scanning the text. - All users have direct and indirect analytics. - Manage your documents without difficulty. --1-Button software gives others a way to interact with you and anyone you invite into your files. --1-Link technology lets you access all the features but with a shareable link you can send to your colleagues or other collaborators. - Within your document workbench is an Email Attachment Library: a list of all the documents you own or have access to. From here, you can monitor and manage your documents and their recipients effortlessly. - All major file types are supported. - There is no limit to the number of attachments you can attach. - Coming soon: users will be able to edit documents using Document GPS - Document GPS uses ShelterZoom's Single Source Of Truth® software technology to create immutable records for sharing of files, communication, collaboration, and permanent record keeping. --See how many times someone has opened your attachments, giving you greater insights into their level of interest in your materials. Great for marketing analytics and budget decisions. --The mobile app lets you take a photo using the app and the picture is NOT stored on your device, providing you greater privacy. --SSOT® security is state of the art
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Document GPS at 4.8 against FileAssist's 4.0. Document GPS also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Document GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileAssist | Document GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. | ShelterZoom Corp |
Customer experience
FileAssist
Document GPS
In-app purchases
FileAssist
No in-app purchases
Document GPS
No in-app purchases
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