# PassFM vs Private File

The clearest difference is price: Private File at Free against PassFM's $2.99. Private File also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). PassFM's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Private File is free to download; PassFM costs $2.99 up front. Private File sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PassFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for PassFM against 3.7 for Private File. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of PassFM's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private File's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassFM | Private File |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfm-private-file-manager/id980936769/reviews) | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-file-calculator/id1098129474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [刘生 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/948768792) | [景弘 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/660167348) |

## What reviewers say

### PassFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfm-private-file-manager/id980936769)

Securely store and manage your private files, including photos, videos, documents, and notes. This app offers a private browser for safe web activity and allows for easy file import, export, and sharing. Protect your sensitive information with password protection and local storage.

**Highlights:** Password-protected file storage, Private photo and video viewer/player, Built-in private web browser, Import, export, and share files, Private contact and note management, WiFi file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-file-calculator/id1098129474)

This utility app functions as a disguised calculator that can securely store your private files. It offers file transfer from a computer via iTunes and supports a wide range of video, image, audio, and document formats.

**Highlights:** Disguised calculator interface, Secure file storage, File transfer via iTunes, Supports multiple file formats, Authentication required for access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassFM free?

PassFM costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private File free?

Private File is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PassFM or Private File?

PassFM and Private File are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do PassFM or Private File have ads?

Neither PassFM nor Private File shows ads.

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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.*