Comparison

PushDeer vs Cloudreve

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

Head to head
About

PushDeer

This app allows users to register devices and generate push keys for sending messages. It integrates with Apple accounts for easy login and provides an API for programmatic message delivery.

Highlights
  • Apple account login
  • Device registration
  • Push key generation
  • API for message pushing
  • Cross-device support
Features
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使用apple账户登入,在设备页面注册设备,再进入key页面生成pushkey。之后就可以通过 https://api2.pushdeer.com/message/push?pushkey=pushkey&text=想要推送的文字 来推送消息

About

Cloudreve

Manage files across various cloud storage backends with this robust client. It offers seamless file operations, intelligent photo backups, and reliable transfers with resumable downloads. Preview media and documents, create sharing links, and access files offline with enhanced security features.

Highlights
  • Cloudreve integration
  • Seamless file operations
  • Automatic photo backups
  • Resumable transfers
  • Versatile file previews
  • Offline access
  • Biometric lock
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CLOUDREVE FOR IOS & IPADOS: THE ULTIMATE FILE MANAGER FOR YOUR CLOUD Meet the official Cloudreve client for your iPhone and iPad. This app gives you the power to manage your files across various storage backends, anytime and anywhere. Whether you're a casual user or a power user, Cloudreve provides a robust and elegant solution for your file management needs. CORE FEATURES - Complete Cloudreve Integration: Works flawlessly with all official Cloudreve backends, including both Community and Pro editions. - Seamless File Operations: Manage your files as you would on a desktop. Effortlessly move, copy, delete, and rename files or entire folders. - Intelligent Photo Backups: Enable automatic background backups to ensure your photos are always safe and secure in your cloud. - Reliable Transfers: Our robust upload and download manager supports resumable transfers, so you never have to worry about a connection drop interrupting your progress. VERSATILE FILE PREVIEWS - Media: Instantly preview images and a wide range of video formats. - Documents: Open and search within PDF files, and view Microsoft Office documents (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and more). - Code & Text: Review code with syntax highlighting for a clean and readable experience. ADVANCED CLOUD CAPABILITIES - Remote Downloads: Initiate downloads directly to your Cloudreve backend without consuming your mobile data. Create and manage tasks with ease. - External Links: Easily create and manage sharing links for your files. OFFLINE ACCESS - Select files to make them available offline. You can then open, view, and share these files with any other app on your device, even without an internet connection. ENHANCED SECURITY - Biometric Lock: Secure your app and its contents with Face ID or Touch ID. - Account Management: Change your password and manage two-step verification directly within the app. USER-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE - Multi-Account Switching: Log into and switch between multiple accounts—even across different Cloudreve instances—with just a few taps. - Theme Support: Automatically adapts to your device's light or dark mode for comfortable viewing. - Multi-Language: Fully supports English and Simplified Chinese. GET IN TOUCH Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please reach out through our official channels. User Forums: [https://github.com/cloudreve/Cloudreve/discussions](https://github.com/cloudreve/Cloudreve/discussions) iOS-Specific Feedback: [https://github.com/cloudreve/ios-feedback](https://github.com/cloudreve/ios-feedback) Telegram Group: [@cloudreve_official](https://t.me/cloudreve_official) By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

PushDeer4 screens
Cloudreve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PushDeer at 4.8 against Cloudreve's 3.8. PushDeer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (90% vs 60%). Cloudreve's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. Cloudreve sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PushDeer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushDeer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PushDeer has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PushDeer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Cloudreve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PushDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloudreve weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PushDeer versus Cloudreve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushDeerCloudreve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (43 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFangtangjun (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd.哲 文

Customer experience

PushDeer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative2.6%

Cloudreve

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

PushDeer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cloudreve

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime 1$14.99
  • Unlock Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PushDeer free?
PushDeer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloudreve free?
Cloudreve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PushDeer or Cloudreve?
PushDeer is rated higher. PushDeer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Cloudreve averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do PushDeer or Cloudreve have ads?
Neither PushDeer nor Cloudreve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PushDeer or Cloudreve?
PushDeer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloudreve weekly. Most recently, PushDeer was updated on September 6, 2026 and Cloudreve on July 23, 2026.

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