Wasabi Explorer vs JD Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wasabi Explorer
Access and play media files directly from your cloud storage without needing to download them. Preview and share various file types, including images and documents, with Apple-certified security.
- Direct cloud media playback
- File preview and sharing
- Apple certified security
- Supports multiple file types
- Cloud storage access
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Stream, Preview & Manage Your Wasabi Files Instantly on iPhone, iPad & Mac – No Downloads Needed Unlock the full power of Wasabi Cloud Storage directly from your Apple devices with Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer – the ultimate iOS and iPadOS app built exclusively for seamless access to your Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. Whether you’re a professional photographer, videographer, filmmaker, creative agency, small business owner, or IT professional, this app transforms your affordable, high-performance Wasabi buckets into a lightning-fast, native-feeling experience on iPhone and iPad. Explore your entire Wasabi Cloud Storage library in seconds. Stream videos, music, and compatible media files straight from the cloud with zero downloads – saving massive amounts of device storage while delivering instant playback. Preview high-resolution images, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without ever pulling files to your device. Share files securely with clients, teammates, or collaborators in just a tap. All with Apple-certified security that meets the highest iOS standards. Why Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer Stands Out Tired of bloated sync apps that eat up your iPhone storage? Frustrated with slow loading times or surprise bills from other cloud providers? Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer delivers the freedom and speed you’ve been missing. Unlike traditional file-sharing services, Wasabi is true hot cloud storage – instantly accessible, blazing-fast, and designed for heavy workloads. This app makes it effortless on Apple hardware. Instant Media Streaming – Play Directly from Wasabi Cloud Tap any video, audio track, or compatible media file in your Wasabi buckets and start playing immediately. No waiting for downloads, no filling up your device with 4K footage or large project files. Perfect for on-the-go review of raw video, client presentations, or your entire media library. Stream high-bitrate content smoothly over Wi-Fi or cellular with minimal buffering thanks to Wasabi’s superior read performance. Rich Previews & File Management Quickly preview images, PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and more – all rendered natively in the app. Zoom, pan, search text, and inspect details without leaving Wasabi. Full bucket and folder navigation with powerful search, sorting, and filtering so you can find exactly what you need in your Wasabi Cloud Storage in seconds. Secure & Easy Sharing Generate time-limited, password-protected share links or share files directly via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or any iOS app. Maintain complete control while collaborating effortlessly. Ideal for creative teams sending large assets or businesses distributing reports. Apple-Certified Security & Privacy Built with Apple’s strictest security frameworks, including Keychain integration, secure authentication, and end-to-end encryption best practices. Your Wasabi credentials never leave your device unsecured. Rest easy knowing your data stays protected with enterprise-grade safeguards while enjoying the seamless Apple ecosystem experience. Perfect For: Videographers & filmmakers reviewing 4K/8K footage on set Photographers managing massive RAW libraries Creative agencies collaborating on client projects Businesses needing secure, cost-effective file sharing Anyone with large Wasabi buckets and media libraries who wants native iOS power Compatible with all Wasabi regions and buckets. Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, and even Mac. Native iOS design, dark mode support, and offline caching for metadata so you stay productive anywhere. Download Wasabi Cloud Storage Explorer today and experience the future of cloud storage on Apple devices. Stop wasting time and money on downloads, syncs, and overpriced providers. Stream, preview, share, and manage your Wasabi Cloud Storage faster, safer, and cheaper than ever before. Your Wasabi hot cloud storage finally has the iOS app it deserves.
JD Drive
Manage and transfer files between your Apple USB drive and iOS device. View media thumbnails, play photos in slideshows, and listen to music with artwork and playback controls. Supports various document formats for easy access and sharing.
- Media thumbnail display
- List/thumbnail view
- File sharing
- Copy/cut/delete/create/rename files
- Local/iStorage data transmission
- Photo slideshow
- Music playback with artwork
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“JD Drive” is an application software for Apple USB Drive. •The main interface displays Media thumbnails :video, photo, music • Supports list / thumbnail view, support sharing operation for photos, music and documents • Support copy/cut/delete/create/rename operation and support local/iStorage data transmission . • Support to play the photos by slideshow mode • Support music artwork shows, repeat mode setting, time line drag operation • Document: Support formats of .keynote、.numbers、.page、.xls/.xlsx, .doc/docx、pdf、txt、ppt/pptx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JD Drive at Free against Wasabi Explorer's $7.99. JD Drive also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
JD Drive is free to download; Wasabi Explorer costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JD Drive holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JD Drive has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wasabi Explorer's written reviews are positive against 10% of JD Drive's.
Wasabi Explorer ships an update every 12 months, JD Drive every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wasabi Explorer | JD Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 2.3 (112 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 9.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Leal | 晓明 徐 |
Customer experience
Wasabi Explorer
JD Drive
Bugs and requests
Wasabi Explorer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
JD Drive
Reported bugs
45 issues- No option to allow access to photos in app settings
- Device does not transfer anything
- Device flashes 'disk has been deleted'
- App constantly deleting files from the drive
- App does not open photos on the memory stick
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- App requests excessive permissions (contacts, music, etc.)
- App crashes frequently on iPhone, iPad, MacBook
- App doesn't always copy images correctly
- Most pictures are not visible after backup
- Cannot export photos from JD Drive to phone
- App deletes files from the drive for no reason
- Cannot upload files to the drive
- Only a fraction of content is transferred
- Transferred files are corrupted or not viewable
- Device is suspected to be malware
- Software is buggy and unstable
- Device doubles phone storage by creating duplicates
- Cannot download from phone to drive
- Drive stopped working after a few uses
- Cannot access Files app to copy content to drive
- App is not working after latest version download
- App does not work
- App closes while viewing transferred photos
- Some photos did not transfer without notification
- Transfer fails or shows 'Transfer list empty'
- App transfers only a percentage of pictures, others fail
- Phone starts glitching when troubleshooting
- App does not work with iOS 16
- App cannot be opened with iOS 16
- No software updates to keep up with iOS updates
- App is not working on iOS 16
- App deletes saved pictures from the iPad's native Photos app
- Cannot format as NTFS for Xbox or PS4
- Cannot upload photos without phone seizure
- Cannot view uploaded photos
- Phone damaged by device, cannot delete photos
- Laptop and computer glitching after plugging in device
- Connection is not stable, keeps dropping
- Difficult to reconnect to resume data transfer
- Cannot download games
- Videos stock and cannot be seen on iPhone
- Edited videos fail to paste to iPhone
- Long videos (approx. 1GB) do not work
- File freezes when clicked, cannot go back without unplugging
- App version history is in another language
Requested features
6 requests- Allow access to photos in app settings
- Support for transferring music from Mac
- Ability to open files with third-party apps
- Update software to keep up with iOS updates
- Provide English version history for updates
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- Fix video stocking issue when trying to go back
In-app purchases
Wasabi Explorer
No in-app purchases
JD Drive
No in-app purchases
