# Connect Drive > Wireless storage management for SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick. (iPhone/iPad app by SanDisk Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-drive/id1004887842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SanDisk Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/646153887) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free - Rating: 3.17/5 from 304 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 113 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 3 more - Released: 2015-07-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-drive/id1004887842/reviews.md ## What is Connect Drive? Quick Overview Access and manage your SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick, the next generation of mobile storage for your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook computer with the SanDisk Connect Drive app. Easily save videos and photos, stream videos and music directly from the drive¹—even when it’s tucked away in your bag or in the overhead bin. Note – SanDisk Connect Drive App requires a SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick to work (sold separately). This app is not compatible with prior generation of SanDisk Connect products like Wireless Flash Drive and Wireless Media Drive. To learn more about SanDisk Connect wireless drives, go to www.sandiskconnect.com Key Features: ‣ User-friendly interface to access your content on your SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick ‣ Wirelessly store and stream content directly from the drive¹, without the hassle of wires or cables – no Internet connection required ‣ Transfer photos, videos and large files from your iPhone or iPad to the drive and make room for more ‣ Stream popular video formats without the hassle of reformatting them for your iPhone or iPad ‣ Enable Auto-Backup to copy photos and videos from your Camera Roll automatically Backup and restore contacts ‣ “Open in” compatible - open files on the drive using 3rd party apps - For example—e.g. attach an PDF document using the native email app ‣ Swipe to the left or right easily navigate through content ‣ Easily access files directly from the drive or copy them to your iPhone or iPad for local access Optional view modes: list, tile ¹Some DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions. Video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors. Support ‣ App requires a SanDisk Connect wireless drive (sold separately) ‣ This app is not backwards compatible and will not work with the previous versions of SanDisk Connect products (Wireless Flash Drive and Wireless Media Drive) ‣ Requires iOS 8.0 or later About SanDisk Connect wireless drives (Specs) ‣ Works wirelessly via Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) ‣ Offered in storage capacities from 16GB- 128GB ‣ Simultaneously connect up to 8 devices, and stream video to up to 3* ‣ Battery operated ‣ Wi-Fi password protection (WPA2) *SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick Note: The Drive serves multiple file formats. However, streaming content such as videos and music is dependent on file formats supported by your device and Some DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions. SanDisk is a trademark of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates, registered in the United States and other countries. ©2016 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved. ## Key features - Wireless access to SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick - Stream videos and music directly from the drive - Transfer photos, videos, and large files - Enable Auto-Backup for Camera Roll - Backup and restore contacts - "Open in" compatible with 3rd party apps ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-drive/id1004887842/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Actually Unusable *2022-10-02, version 3.2.4* This app is hasn’t been updated in 4+ years and is a complete mess on iOS 15.6.1 on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Any navigation in the app’s menus fails to clear the UI completely and leaves “buttons” (well, icons, since they just straight up copied the material component library at the height of its popularity with next to no customization) overlaid on top of the new view. Aside from this making navigation icons completely unrecognizable, it also prevents you from tapping them - hopefully the feature you needed was within one tap of the home screen! It’s a little bit sad that WD/Sandisk abandoned this product. The hardware is really interesting, and if it could actually be used as a NAS it would instantly find a home in millions of peoples’ home media setups, 3D printers, etc. Oh well. ### 1/5 — Abandoned app *2021-10-30, version 3.2.4* This app wasn’t perfect but it used to work. Now Sandisk has abandoned the product and the software doesn’t look like it will be updated to work with current iOS software. This means it’s less function than when I bought it because now it won’t stream movies which is the reason I bought it. I tried using their help website and it was clear by their first response that they didn’t even read my email. The second response was, 🤷🏼, because they aren’t pursing this product. They suggested reformatting and putting on the new driver. It didn’t work. ### 3/5 — Somewhat works *2021-08-31, version 3.2.4* The app is good except for the fact that the back button doesn’t work. You can go into a folder but once in that folder you cannot go back to the main screen and select another folder. You have to exit the app every time you want out of a folder. Please fix this! Other than that the app and stick work perfectly. ### 2/5 — Videos only play sounds *2021-07-26, version 3.2.4* !!!!! We need a update ASAP!!!!!! Suddenly for certain videos that use to play now it only play the sounds for that particular video. Time for new update to fix that ASAP. Make Apple TV version and also we want to see battery life icon for iPhone and iPads for the thumb drive. ### 1/5 — What happen Sandisk!?!? *2021-07-11, version 3.2.4* I have several of your older products and find them exceptionally useful including it’s associated application. I was excited to get this new drive! Was excited turned into disappointment, the hardware is just a flash drive, best usable by connecting it to a USB port! The wireless segment is unreliable but does connect easy. The application is pitiful, not only just pitiful but a brand name shameful release! The page headers over lap, changing pages does not work except by closing the application and reopening. There is no way to identify what files is present on the source device as in your other previous applications, transfers are unrealistic and also unreliable. ADVISE TO OTHER GEEKS, LEAVE THIS (hardware) IN THE STORE! ### 1/5 — Does NOT Stream with OS 14 *2021-03-01, version 3.2.4* I bought this device trusting Sandisk’ claim that it would “ . . . easily stream videos.” But unfortunately, that is simply not true. It streams sound, but not picture after upgrade to iOS 14. How sad that there seems to be no workaround and a call to Sandisk says “We don’t support that device anymore.” I paid a Sandisk premium for it. ### 2/5 — Not compatible *2020-12-31, version 3.2.4* It’s very hard to use this app because it freezes, takes to long to connect to internet, and it gets Messi when moving back and forth between files. The app is hard to use and needs update to work well with iOS 14, so please make this happen. Thanks. ### 1/5 — PLEASE update this application for iOS 13! *2020-12-21, version 3.2.4* I paid good money for my 64gb SanDisk Wireless Stick. I would like to use it with my iPad and iPhone, but I’ve been having issues getting them to connect ever since upgrading to iOS 12. Now, they won’t connect at all with iOS 13. Somehow, it still (nearly) works with the Nexus 7 I bought in 2013. SanDisk likes to tell consumers how they a “trusted brand”, yet I find they will not support older products any sooner than they release newer ones, leaving consumers with product they paid good money for that they cannot use!! Please update this application!! UPDATE: 2020 and STILL NO UPDATE!! Now my wireless stick will not work with ANY of my devices!! SANDISK IS OFFICIALLY DEAD TO ME!! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM THIS COMPANY! THEY DO NOT SUPPORT THEIR PRODUCTS OR THEIR CUSTOMERS!! HERE’S HOPING THEY GO OUT OF BUSINESS BECAUSE OF IT!!! ### 1/5 — Stopped working, probably needs an update *2020-11-07, version 3.2.4* I used this a lot a year or two ago and really liked it for external storage for all my pictures and videos from my phone. BUT I just tried using it again because my storage is full and although it says it’s connected in my settings the app isn’t showing any such signs. Please pleaseee update for the new iOS! ### 2/5 — Stopped working with ios 14.1 *2020-11-05, version 3.2.4* The app recently stopped working on my iPad after the recent ios 14.1 update. Whatever happened, there are now multiple bugs with the app and I can play audio from a MP4 movie but not video. The app works fine on my iphone which runs on an older ios version. ## Frequently asked questions about Connect Drive ### What does the Connect Drive app do? The Connect Drive app allows you to access and manage your SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick. You can wirelessly store, transfer, and stream videos, music, and photos directly from the drive to your iPhone or iPad without needing an internet connection. ### What are the key features of the Connect Drive app? Key features include a user-friendly interface for accessing content, wireless streaming of popular video formats, transferring files to free up space, automatic backup of your Camera Roll, contact backup and restore, and "Open in" compatibility for using files with other apps. ### Is the Connect Drive app free to use? Yes, the Connect Drive app is free to download and use. However, it requires a SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick, which is sold separately, to function. ### What devices is the Connect Drive app compatible with? The app is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 8.0 or later. It requires a SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick and is not compatible with prior generation SanDisk Connect products. ### What are common use cases for the Connect Drive app? Common use cases include freeing up storage space on your iPhone or iPad by transferring photos and videos to the wireless stick, streaming movies or music during travel without internet, and backing up important contacts and media. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 3.2.4 — 2018-05-07 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ‣ Bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Connect Drive | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [InfinitiKloud Backup & Restore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinitikloud-backup-and-restore/id1478850608) | 4.3 (90) | Free | Productivity | | [IP Cam Viewer Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-cam-viewer-lite/id397322405) | 2.8 (152) | Free | Productivity | | [tpMiFi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpmifi/id999189880) | 4.6 (747) | Free | Productivity | | [Ekahau Analyzer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekahau-analyzer/id1492115746) | 2.1 (72) | Free | Productivity | | [Duet Display](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duet-display/id935754064) | 4.4 (48,110) | Free | Productivity | | [ASUS WebStorage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asus-webstorage/id390124521) | 3.4 (27) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by SanDisk Corporation - [SanDisk iXpand™ Sync](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk-ixpand-sync/id923254823) - [SanDisk iXpand™ Drive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk-ixpand-drive/id1079870681) - [SanDisk iXpand™ Base](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk-ixpand-base/id1247858169) - [SanDisk Ixpand™ Charger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandisk-ixpand-charger/id1447876736) - [ArmorLock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armorlock/id1528614234) All apps by SanDisk Corporation: https://appshunter.io/developer/646153887 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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