Comparison

JioHome vs PennyDrive Cloud

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

Head to head
About

JioHome

Control smart devices, manage your Wi-Fi network, and enhance your home automation experience. This app also offers parental controls for safer internet usage and functions as a soft remote for your set-top box and a gamepad for gaming.

Highlights
  • Soft remote for set-top box
  • Soft gamepad for gaming
  • Wi-Fi strength and coverage check
  • Smart home device control
  • Parental content restriction
  • Automate daily routines
Features
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JioHome: Redefining the Digital Living Experience Experience smarter entertainment, stronger connectivity, and effortless control, all in one place with the JioHome app. With the all-new TV tab and enhanced eRemote, discover content faster, control your Set-top Box, manage your home network, and enjoy a more connected digital lifestyle. From entertainment and gaming to PC access and Wi-Fi management, JioHome brings your entire connected home together in one powerful app. Key Features: STB Remote Control your Jio Set-top Box with a faster and smarter remote experience, now with content casting directly to your TV. TV Tab Discover movies, shows, live TV, and more in one place. Browse content easily and play instantly on your Set-top Box or stream on your phone. JioPC Access your JioPC seamlessly through the JioHome app on your Jio Set-top Box for a bigger-screen computing experience. JioGames Launch and play exciting games on your Jio Set-top Box through JioGames, right from the app. Wi-Fi Management Monitor connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and add a JioExtender to improve coverage and connectivity. Parental Control Create a safer online experience for your family. Manage content access, set screen time limits, and monitor usage with ease. STB Remote and TV, Entertainment Simplified Browse the all-new TV tab, discover what to watch next, and play it instantly on your Set-top Box at home or stream it directly on your phone while on the move. The enhanced eRemote gives you quick access to channels, JioGames, JioPC, and complete control of your viewing experience from one screen. Network, Stay Connected View connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and extend your Wi-Fi coverage with JioExtender for a stronger home network. Parental Control, Keep Family Time Safe Build a safer digital environment for your family. Control content access, manage screen time, and monitor online activity with simple and effective controls. Join lakhs of users already simplifying their digital life with the JioHome app. For any questions, reach out to JioFiberCare@jio.com

About

PennyDrive Cloud

Securely store your photos and files for long-term archival at low costs. Files are encrypted on your device before uploading, ensuring only you can access them. Archived content remains viewable with previews, and retrieval is managed via in-app coins.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cold storage for cost savings
  • Archived photo HD viewing
  • Archived video previews
  • On-demand file retrieval
  • Recovery key for data access
Features
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Cheap cloud storage for your photos and files, encrypted so that only your devices can open them. HOW IT WORKS Recent files stay ready to open. Archive the folders you rarely open to make room for more. Archived photos stay viewable in HD for free, so your library still feels complete. Archived videos show a short motion preview so you can tell them apart; retrieve one to play it. ENCRYPTED BEFORE IT LEAVES YOUR PHONE Every file is encrypted on your phone before it uploads, and so are its thumbnail and preview. Your keys are made on your phone, and we never see them. We store only the locked copy and cannot open it. There's no setting to switch on: this is how the app works. WHAT WE CAN SEE File names, file sizes, folder names and upload dates. We need them to show you your library and to bill you correctly. We cannot see what is inside any file: no photos, videos, documents or previews. PLANS Free: 1 GB active, 5 GB archive Starter: 20 GB active, 500 GB archive Standard: 100 GB active, 2 TB archive Premium: 500 GB active, 5 TB archive Paid plans renew monthly and include a monthly coin bonus. GETTING FILES BACK Archived files come back on demand, usually within 12 hours, using in-app coins (150 coins per GB). Paid plans include coins every month, and you can buy coin packs any time. Retrieved files are saved on your device, and anything you retrieved in the last 7 days downloads again at no extra cost. YOUR RECOVERY KEY Because we can't read your files, we can't recover them for you either. When you set up PennyDrive you get a 12-word recovery key. Keep it safe: if you lose it and every device you use PennyDrive on, nobody can open your files, not you and not us. The app backs the key up to your iCloud Keychain where it can, and keeps reminding you until a copy is safe. PRIVACY No ads, no tracking, and we don't sell your data. Sign in with Apple or Google. Delete your account any time from Settings. TERMS AND PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://pennydrive.in/terms Privacy Policy: https://pennydrive.in/privacy

Screenshots

JioHome4 screens
PennyDrive Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PennyDrive Cloud at 100% against JioHome's 47%. JioHome's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PennyDrive Cloud sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JioHome asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JioHome versus PennyDrive Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJioHomePennyDrive Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIO PLATFORMS LIMITEDSangeeta Gour

Customer experience

JioHome

All ratings51 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral13.7%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative44.1%

PennyDrive Cloud

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JioHome

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

PennyDrive Cloud

Subscriptions3
  • PennyDrive Starter$1.991 Month
  • PennyDrive Standard$4.991 Month
  • PennyDrive Premium$11.991 Month
One-time4
  • 250 Coins$0.99
  • 870 Coins$1.99
  • 2,650 Coins$2.99
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  • 8,900 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is JioHome free?
JioHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PennyDrive Cloud free?
PennyDrive Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JioHome or PennyDrive Cloud have ads?
Neither JioHome nor PennyDrive Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JioHome or PennyDrive Cloud?
JioHome ships an update every 3 weeks, and PennyDrive Cloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, JioHome was updated on November 13, 2026 and PennyDrive Cloud on November 13, 2026.

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