# Cloud Opener vs Compare Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Opener at 38% against Compare Text's 0%. Cloud Opener also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Compare Text's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compare Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Cloud Opener asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compare Text holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Opener has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Cloud Opener's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compare Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cloud Opener ships an update every 4 months, Compare Text every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Opener | Compare Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-opener-file-manager/id928144263/reviews) | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compare-text-text-difference/id6736656569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **38.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jacks-apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/438906785) | [Muhammad Awais Younas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771187232) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Opener

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-opener-file-manager/id928144263)

This app acts as a central hub for managing, editing, and playing various file types from multiple cloud services. It allows users to open, share, create, and organize documents, videos, music, and more directly from their iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Manage files from multiple cloud services, Play video and music files, Edit images and rich text documents, Create new files and folders, Share files via weblink, email, and apps, Zip and unzip archives, Advanced PDF reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to iCloud Drive files
- 💡 Fills gap Apple should have addressed natively
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive interface
- 📁 File management capabilities (move, delete, organize)
- 🔄 Support for multiple cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ App abandonment - no recent updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised for many users
- 📵 Poor or non-existent customer support
- 🔌 Slow performance with large files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when opening files
- Files show as empty or fail to load
- Freezes when accessing files or scrolling
- Navigation windows randomly close
- Thumbnails not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Touch ID/Face ID authentication support
- File renaming capability
- Create and rename folders
- Bulk file operations (select multiple files)
- Video editing functionality


### Compare Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compare-text-text-difference/id6736656569)

Effortlessly analyze and identify variations between two pieces of text. This tool highlights differences side-by-side, saving time for writers, developers, and students. Simplify document, code, or academic paper comparisons with a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Instant text comparison, Highlights all text differences, User-friendly interface, Time-saving automation, Versatile for documents, code, and essays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Opener free?

Cloud Opener is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compare Text free?

Compare Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Opener or Compare Text?

Compare Text is rated higher. Cloud Opener averages 2.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Compare Text averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cloud Opener or Compare Text have ads?

Compare Text shows ads; Cloud Opener does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Opener or Compare Text?

Cloud Opener ships an update every 4 months, and Compare Text every 3 months. Most recently, Cloud Opener was updated on October 8, 2026 and Compare Text on October 12, 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.*