# FileCentral for iPhone vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCentral for iPhone at none against Sync with iCloud Drive's 2. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (178 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Sync with iCloud Drive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FileCentral for iPhone against 4.9 for Sync with iCloud Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileCentral for iPhone has 178 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileCentral for iPhone | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 35 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### FileCentral for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained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

**Reported bugs**

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- App is outdated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

**Requested features**

- Stronger data security
- Developing encryption clarity


### Sync with iCloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072)

This app synchronizes your phone's photo library to iCloud Drive, preserving album and folder structures. It automatically updates changes, backs up edited photos and videos, and offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to iCloud Drive, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync to match phone library, Mirror or backup entire library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileCentral for iPhone free?

FileCentral for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

Sync with iCloud Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileCentral for iPhone or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do FileCentral for iPhone or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither FileCentral for iPhone nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileCentral for iPhone or Sync with iCloud Drive?

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, FileCentral for iPhone was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on August 1, 2026.

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