Comparison

Clear vs Files.com

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

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

Files.com

Access and manage your business files from anywhere. Upload, download, preview, and share files securely. Collaborate with internal and external users, and set up simple file submission links for easy document collection.

Highlights
  • Upload, download, and preview files
  • Secure file sharing via unique links
  • Collaborate with internal and external users
  • Inbound file inboxes for easy submission
  • One-way and two-way file sync functionality
Features
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Files.com's Mobile app makes it easy to work with Any File in your business from anywhere. Access the Files.com platform to upload, download, and preview files, as well as access workflows and automations. Once a File is available in Files.com, it's easy to share that file and collaborate with both internal and external recipients. Inbound File Inboxes and File Requests: Imagine the simplicity of providing a hyperlink in an email or on your organization’s website for anyone needing to upload invoices, legal documents, bug reports, log files, and more. Securely Send File Links via E-Mail: On Files.com, you can simply select the files or folders you wish to share, and click “New Share”, and Files.com will generate a unique secure link that functions as a bearer key. Push or Pull Files via our One-Way and Two-Way Sync functionality: Link your own third-party accounts or the cloud accounts of customers, vendors, or partners. Maintain your own permanent copy of anything you send to others.

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
Files.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files.com at 100% against Clear's 44%. Files.com also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6). Clear's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (17 vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files.com holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 100% of Files.com's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, Files.com every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clear versus Files.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearFiles.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (17 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research IncFiles.com

Customer experience

Clear

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral27.8%
Negative27.8%

Files.com

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

Files.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Files.com free?
Files.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or Files.com?
Files.com is rated higher. Clear averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Files.com averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Clear or Files.com have ads?
Neither Clear nor Files.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or Files.com?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and Files.com every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on June 1, 2026 and Files.com on September 17, 2026.

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