Comparison

FileCentral for iPhone vs MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

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

Head to head
About

FileCentral for iPhone

Consolidate all your cloud storage, local files, and content from other apps into a single, organized hub. Seamlessly transfer files, text, and images between devices, even without a network connection, using WiFi or Bluetooth. Secure your data with password protection and fingerprint ID.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud and local file management
  • Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth)
  • Clipboard and content sharing
  • View, print, email, and zip files
  • App and folder password protection
  • Create and edit text files
  • Sync local files with iCloud
Features
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The ONE Place to Manage Files - Access, Print, Email and Transfer files from Cloud Servers, Other Apps & Devices and your Mac or PC. Transfer your clipboard, images, copied text and files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with one tap - even without a network. Via WiFi or Bluetooth Manage ALL of your Files in One Place • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud & iCloud Drive, DropBox, Evernote, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Share and fetch files from your Mac or PC • Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Move files into folders and use the powerful search function to find them again • View, Print, Email and Zip Files • Rename, duplicate and change the file type • Play Video and Audio files • Secure your files with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Password protect folders • Create and edit text files to store notes and ideas, then share with others, print or copy/paste • Sync your local files with another device via iCloud - seamlessly and automatically Transfer Files and Content to other devices • Add a new printer to your Mac from the available list ("Send to Device @ WePrint") and print any document to your iPhone or iPad as a PDF file • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Bluetooth transfer is as simple as opening FileCentral - no pairing required • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to a friend • Copy a web page address and with just one tap, send it to your colleague Share and Transfer your Photos and Image Files • Save your Album Photos as files • Move Image Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud server, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos • Select multiple photos to send via email Add even More Power - Expand to Convert and Edit PDFs and Print to ALL Printers, not just AirPrint

About

MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

Securely store, sync, and edit all your files, from photos and documents to spreadsheets and PDFs. Access your data across devices, share with others, and benefit from automatic organization and backup.

Highlights
  • Secure cloud storage
  • File syncing and transfer
  • Office suite integration for document editing
  • Automatic file organization
  • Photo and video backup
  • File sharing capabilities
  • Cross-platform access
Features
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MobiDrive is a secure cloud storage ensuring your media, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and all other files are always by your side. From its powerful file conversion and office pack integration, to its cross-platform and file-sharing capabilities, let’s have a look at how MobiDrive empowers your productivity SECURE DRIVE STORAGE & ADVANCED OFFICE FILE EDITING - 20 GB of free cloud space that can be upgraded to a 2 TB (2000 GB) mega storage. - Sync, Transfer, and Store files and folders in seconds. - Powerful integration with MobiOffice, a 4-in-1 office pack compatible with Microsoft Office and packed with hundreds of features to create, edit, and format any document, spreadsheet, presentation, or PDF. - Automatic curation of files into Collections (Pictures, Documents, Video, etc.) for easier viewing. - Backup local photos and videos automatically to your cloud drive. IN-DEPTH FILE MANAGEMENT - Work with all major document, spreadsheet, presentation, or multimedia file types. - Enjoy automatic content curation by file type in your storage - Pictures, Video, Music, Documents. - Convert and sync files and documents to hundreds of supported formats. (Premium feature) - Use dedicated sections for recently accessed files and documents in your cloud (Recent Files). - Manage deleted files in the special Bin section of your drive. - Track the changes made to your files with each file’s Version History. - Up to 180 days of File Protection – Each file stored in the cloud Bin will be there from 30 to 180 days, depending on your plan, before being removed. That includes access to each file’s Version Histories. ON-THE-GO, SYNC & SHARING CAPABILITIES - Cross-platform sync files and documents to the other versions of MobiDrive. - Share files and folders as an attachment or drop a handy Download link. - Keep an eye on shared files with the ‘Shared by me’ and ‘Shared with me’ cloud sections. - Keep a file ‘Offline’ to use when you don’t have an internet connection. GET MORE WITH PREMIUM Upgrade your storage and unlock powerful features to enhance your productivity. - Up to 2 TB of Storage - Keep your local storages clean and your files and documents safe with up to 2 TB (2000 GB) of cloud space. - Cross-Platform MobiOffice Premium - Enjoy full Premium access to MobiOffice versions on all available platforms. - Convert Files in 1200+ Formats - Don’t let file formats limit you. Convert all major document or multimedia file types in your storage. - 180 Days of File Protection - Work with deleted files and documents in the Drive Bin and manage Version Histories for up to 180 days. - Advanced MobiOffice Integration – Create and edit files directly from your MobiDrive app, using MobiOffice. PRICING & SUBSCRIPTIONS MobiDrive offers an auto-renewable subscription. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which is set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. • Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription. • You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy: https://mobisystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobisystems.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

FileCentral for iPhone4 screens
MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCentral for iPhone at none against MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync's 20. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (545 vs 178). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FileCentral for iPhone against 4.7 for MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 178 and 545 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 68% of MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileCentral for iPhone versus MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileCentral for iPhoneMobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (178 ratings) — better4.7 (545 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings178545 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB100 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEuroSmartz LtdMobiSystems, Inc.

Customer experience

FileCentral for iPhone

All ratings178 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.4%

MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

All ratings545 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

User reviews

FileCentral for iPhone

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well organized and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 📂 Everything in one place
  • 🔒 Passcode protection for app and private files
  • 🔄 Transfer files to any device

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Thumbnails won't load
  • 🐛 Hardly ever works
  • 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained
  • 🐛 Login and authentication issues
  • 🐛 WebDAV not working

MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

From 545 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 📁 Generous free storage (20GB)
  • ⬆️ Simple file upload and download
  • 📸 Great for storing photos
  • 🎨 Amazing app design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive pricing plans
  • 📢 Intrusive upgrade and referral notifications
  • 📏 File size limitations for videos
  • ⏱️ Slow customer support response times
  • ❓ Unclear navigation and documentation

Bugs and requests

FileCentral for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Thumbnails won't load
  • App hardly ever works
  • App is outdated
  • Minor login and authentication issues
  • WebDAV not working at all

Requested features

2 requests
  • Stronger data security
  • Developing encryption clarity

MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot create new documents despite active subscription
  • Excessive pop-up notifications making app unusable
  • App functionality issues with paid subscriptions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Lifetime free subscription option
  • One-time purchase subscription policy
  • Reduced storage tier pricing
  • Live chat support

In-app purchases

None

FileCentral for iPhone

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync

Subscriptions16
  • MobiDrive 500GB$4.991 Month
  • MobiDrive 500GB3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MobiDrive Premium$6.991 Month
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  • MobiDrive Premium$9.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 2TB + OfficeSuite$9.991 Month
  • MobiDrive 2TB + OfficeSuite3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 2TB + OfficeSuite, Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MobiDrive Premium Plus 2TB1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • MobiDrive 2TB + MobiOffice2 variants$9.991 Month
  • MobiDrive Premium Plus 2 TB7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MobiDrive Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 500GB Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 500GB$49.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 2TB + OfficeSuite$99.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 2TB + OfficeSuite3 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • MobiDrive 2TB + MobiOffice3 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FileCentral for iPhone free?
FileCentral for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync free?
MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileCentral for iPhone or MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync?
FileCentral for iPhone is rated higher. FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync averages 4.7 from 545 ratings.
Do FileCentral for iPhone or MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync have ads?
Neither FileCentral for iPhone nor MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileCentral for iPhone or MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync?
FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileCentral for iPhone was updated on September 21, 2026 and MobiDrive Cloud Storage & Sync on September 23, 2026.

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