Comparison

IONOS HiDrive vs Dragon IoT

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

Dragon IoT

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Dragon IoT — Smart Home Automation Made Simple Connect to your smart devices over the internet and get started in minutes. No complicated setup, no scripts, no flowcharts. Just smarter automation that works the way you think. Set it and forget it Create smart rules to automate your devices, without writing scripts or building complicated flowcharts. Set up the behaviours you want and let Dragon IoT take care of the rest. Knows the difference between popping out and going on holiday Dragon IoT uses location awareness to help your home respond intelligently to your comings and goings. - Automate remotely. Control your devices wherever you are. - Come home to comfort. Avoid the classic smart-home fail: the AC switches on two minutes before you arrive, leaving you to walk into a living room hotter than the Sahara. - Privacy by design. Your precise location is processed securely on your phone and never leaves it. Dragon IoT only needs to know approximately how far you are from home. Stay one step ahead of the weather A cold snap on the way? Create rules that respond to the forecast, so your heating can come on before the frost arrives. Live weather data from Open-Meteo is built right in. More than one home? No problem. Manage all your properties from a single app. Share a home with family members or give a house-sitter access while you're away. Managing multiple properties requires a paid subscription. Up to 10 properties are currently supported. Works with your smart devices Dragon IoT supports a growing range of devices, including: - Sensibo — Climate control and air purifiers - Xiaomi — HVAC, smart vacuums, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, electric blankets and bath heaters - Honeywell — Thermostats and water heaters - BYD — Electric vehicles New vendors and devices are being added all the time. Make your smart home work smarter, with Dragon IoT. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IONOS HiDrive4 screens
Dragon IoT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IONOS HiDrive at none against Dragon IoT's 2. Dragon IoT's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). 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. Dragon IoT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IONOS HiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IONOS HiDrive ships an update every 4 months, Dragon IoT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IONOS HiDrive versus Dragon IoT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIONOS HiDriveDragon IoT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIONOS SEDragonTV Ltd

In-app purchases

None

IONOS HiDrive

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dragon IoT

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is IONOS HiDrive free?
IONOS HiDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon IoT free?
Dragon IoT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IONOS HiDrive or Dragon IoT have ads?
Neither IONOS HiDrive nor Dragon IoT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IONOS HiDrive or Dragon IoT?
IONOS HiDrive ships an update every 4 months, and Dragon IoT every 10 days. Most recently, IONOS HiDrive was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dragon IoT on October 24, 2026.

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