IONOS HiDrive vs DIY Toolbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Mobile file access
- Automatic camera upload
- Integrated document scanner
- Device backup and restore
- End-to-end encryption
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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.
DIY Toolbox
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Plan renovations and DIY projects from the first idea to the shopping list. Calculate materials, manage your budget and keep tasks, measurements and receipts in one place. Core features: - Project budgets, tasks, notes and shopping lists - Room measurements, leftover materials and project templates - Area, room, paint, tile and electricity cost calculators - Unit conversion, slopes and angles More with Premium: - 8 additional calculators: wallpaper, flooring, concrete, bulk materials, trim, screws, stairs and roof area - Cut optimization for timber and panels - Wall plug finder and drill bit finder - Spirit level with calibration - Photo measurements with manual dimension lines and notes - Electrical helper for watts, volts and amps - Advanced project cost planning for materials, tools and rentals - PDF project reports with project photos - Export shopping lists as CSV - Export projects as text and duplicate them as independent copies Some advanced features require the optional one-time Premium purchase. Purchases can be restored. No account is required. Project amounts remain in EUR. All calculations and recommendations are non-binding guidance only. Material properties, manufacturer instructions, site conditions, local regulations and safety requirements may vary. Check all results before carrying out work and consult a qualified professional for safety-critical tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIY Toolbox at 100% against IONOS HiDrive's 44%. DIY Toolbox also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). IONOS HiDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. DIY Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IONOS HiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.
IONOS HiDrive ships an update every 4 months, DIY Toolbox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IONOS HiDrive | DIY Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IONOS SE | Dominik Gausmann |
Customer experience
IONOS HiDrive
DIY Toolbox
In-app purchases
IONOS HiDrive
No in-app purchases
DIY Toolbox
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