Comparison

Author vs InfoSafe

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

Head to head
About

Author

This app serves as a companion to its macOS counterpart, offering a minimalist and powerful writing experience on iOS devices. It allows users to create and manage their written content seamlessly across platforms.

Highlights
  • Minimalist writing interface
  • Powerful writing tools
  • iOS companion app
  • Syncs with macOS version
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The iOS companion to Author macOS.

About

InfoSafe

Securely store and manage your private photos and documents with robust encryption. Import files, utilize a built-in search, and benefit from multiple sync options for easy access and backup.

Highlights
  • Photo and document storage
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Built-in search tool
  • Dynamic sorting
  • Touch ID support
  • iCloud, FTP, AirDrop, Email sync
Features
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◆ InfoSafe Keeps your photos and docs secure ◆ > FEATURES ○ Photos (from Gallery/Camera) ○ Documents (PDF, Word Excel, PPT ...) ○ Import Document files/attachments using share menu option ○ Built-in search tool ○ Dynamic sorting option ○ Touch ID support ○ Designed for storage of photos and documents with rapid access > TOP SECURITY ○ Using iOS AES-256 encryption to automatically encrypt all your data as soon as it's stored in InfoSafe by a Master Password that only you know ○ All data stored on your device only (Cloud is optional) ○ Self destruct option after 10 tries ○ Logout timer when inactive ○ Lock timer when using other App ○ Delete clipboard (optional) > 5 SYNC OPTIONS ○ iCloud ○ FTP ○ AirDrop ○ Email > NOTES: 1. Remember Your Password ! without it , you will not be able to see your data. 2. Backup is not done automatically, the user is responsible for such a backup (IDBD file) using features (iCloud, email, FTP ...) exists in InfoSafe to avoid loss of data when device is lost , damaged or any other reason, furthermore InfoSafe is NOT providing any direct cloud service, password retrieval, or backup service for security reason (all data stored on your device only!), user need to decide where to do the backup (iCloud, user's private dropbox account, user's diskonkey using FTP, or user's email ...), the user is also responsible for this backup safety. 3. Sync is not merging data, you have to keep all updated data on one device and use sync option upload file, than load and activate with password on all your other devices

Screenshots

Author4 screens
InfoSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InfoSafe at $5.99 against Author's $19.99. InfoSafe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Author costs $19.99 and InfoSafe $5.99 up front. Author sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. InfoSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InfoSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Author's written reviews are positive against 100% of InfoSafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Author versus InfoSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthorInfoSafe
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Augmented Text Company LTDNetanel Software

Customer experience

Author

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.1%

InfoSafe

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Author

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes frequently, causing data loss
  • iOS app shows blank screen and won't open documents
  • iPad app completely non-functional
  • Text disappears or becomes greyed out during iCloud saves
  • Vision OS app lacks cursor for text input
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  • Ask AI feature shows infinite loading spinner
  • Unexpected Russian pricing text displayed to US users
  • App doesn't launch or open on some systems
  • Files not detected in Downloads folder
  • Cannot open documents created in desktop version on iOS
  • Automatic file conversion to Liquid format breaks iOS compatibility
  • Text rendering issues (white text on white background)
  • Table function broken - cannot write in cells
  • App lags and deletes lines when typing quickly
  • Highlight feature not working
  • Citations not resolving automatically
  • Markdown export only exports preamble
  • Copy-paste functionality issues
  • French localization not working despite being advertised
  • App not compatible with iOS 18 and latest macOS versions

Requested features

20 requests
  • iPad and iOS app that actually works
  • Typewriter scrolling mode
  • Variable screen width for large displays
  • Complete LaTeX export with full file support
  • Markdown support
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  • Better image handling and integration
  • Find and replace functionality
  • Dark mode for older macOS versions
  • Inline predictive text support
  • Nested list creation and editing
  • Paragraph indentation options
  • Photo support on macOS version
  • Keyboard shortcut reference guide
  • Table editing improvements
  • Integration with reference management software (Zotero, EndNote)
  • Local AI endpoints or BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) for privacy
  • Better onboarding and UI guidance for new users
  • Typeface options (Courier, American Typewriter, serif fonts)
  • Line spacing options (1.5, double spacing)
  • Color themes and dark mode options

InfoSafe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Author

One-time2
  • Export & AIFree
  • Eng$1.99
None

InfoSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Author free?
Author costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is InfoSafe free?
InfoSafe costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Author or InfoSafe?
InfoSafe is rated higher. Author averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while InfoSafe averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Author or InfoSafe have ads?
Neither Author nor InfoSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Author or InfoSafe?
Author ships an update every 2 months, and InfoSafe every 2 months. Most recently, Author was updated on September 22, 2026 and InfoSafe on August 16, 2026.

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