Comparison

IONOS HiDrive vs PDFast

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

Head to head
About

IONOS HiDrive

Access and manage your cloud files from any mobile device. Automatically back up photos and videos, scan documents directly to PDF, and secure your data with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Mobile file access
  • Automatic camera upload
  • Integrated document scanner
  • Device backup and restore
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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As an IONOS Hosting customer, you can use this application to access all your files in the IONOS HiDrive from your mobile device. The automatic camera upload allows you to automatically back up new recordings and albums from the device to your online storage. Note: The IONOS HiDrive app must be active for this. With the integrated document scanner you can easily scan documents with your iPhone or iPad and save them as PDF in 1&1 IONOS HiDrive. With device backup, you can now store your photos, videos and contacts on a device in IONOS HiDrive. If necessary, you can easily restore these backups. With end-to-end encryption you make your data secure against unauthorized access. The encryption is created on your Windows HiDrive software and can be transferred by simple scanning via QR code.

About

PDFast

Features
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PDFast is a simple, powerful, and fast tool for working with PDF files. Convert documents, fix formatting, merge pages, compress large files, scan content, and manage your entire PDF library in one place. Whether you need to prepare documents for work, share forms, convert images, or edit text — PDFast gives you everything you need in a clean and intuitive interface. ◆ Key Features • PDF Converter Convert files between multiple formats: PDF ↔ JPG, PNG, DOC, TXT, SVG, more. • Fix & Clean Documents Correct formatting, remove blank pages, adjust layout, and restore readability. • Sort & Organize Library Manage your entire document library — rename, reorder, group files, and quickly find what you need. • Mark & Edit Content Highlight text, add comments, draw, apply stamps, insert shapes, and more. • Scan to PDF Create clear PDF documents directly from your camera. • Compress Files Reduce file size without losing quality — perfect for sharing. • Merge & Split PDFs Combine multiple documents or separate pages into individual files. Why PDFast? • Fast, intuitive, beautifully designed • All essential PDF tools in one app • Private & secure — files stay on your device • No complicated menus or slow processing Perfect for work, school, business, freelancers, and everyday document tasks. ◆ Subscription Information Some features may require a premium subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pdf-converter-word-to-pdf-terms-of-use/d3a37ab8-826b-4264-a511-bde706760b8c/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/pdf-converter-word-to-pdf-privacy-policy/3d23fbc7-2c72-4d91-8599-4f13edc8576f/privacy

Screenshots

IONOS HiDrive4 screens
PDFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IONOS HiDrive at none against PDFast's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PDFast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IONOS HiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IONOS HiDrive versus PDFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIONOS HiDrivePDFast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIONOS SEAD ZITOPROMET ZAJECAR

In-app purchases

None

IONOS HiDrive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PDFast

Subscriptions3
  • PDFast PRO (weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PDFast PRO (Weekly)3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PDFast PRO (yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is IONOS HiDrive free?
IONOS HiDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDFast free?
PDFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IONOS HiDrive or PDFast have ads?
Neither IONOS HiDrive nor PDFast shows ads.

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