Comparison

Sidus Audio vs DriveShelf

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

Head to head
About

Sidus Audio

This app allows professional audio engineers and sound enthusiasts to wirelessly connect and control multiple audio devices. It features an intelligent network for stable communication, centralized monitoring, and parameter presets, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent audio network
  • Wireless device control
  • Centralized monitoring
  • Parameter presets
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Demo mode
Features
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Sidus Audio™ is an audio control App released by Sidus Link® for professional audio engineers, mixing engineers, foley engineers as well as video workers, anchor and sound lover,etc.Users can connect and control devices wirelessly,to realize higher working efficiency. I. Intelligent audio network The decentralized audio communication network supports direct connection of audio device through mobile terminal Bluetooth without another network (gateway or router); The auto reconnection mechanism can maximize the communication smoothness and avoid repeated adding of audio devices; Support up to 20 devices, exclusive Bit ConnectifyTM technology provides more stable and faster communication transmission. II. Functions 1. Control Mode Simplified core controls to ensure ease of use for users. Accurate workstation classification to improve focus and efficiency. 2. Quick Management Monitoring mode The “Devices” and “Workstation” mode supports centralized and classified monitoring, to realize overall and targeted management; Parameter preset The device parameters can be saved to preset library and uploaded to cloud server, to support one-key saving and call; III. Workflow First,establish a Bluetooth communication network and start intelligent control right now! Second, copy the configured devices to device groups for application in different scenarios. Finally, the dual modes of "Devices" and "Workstation" will help help you monitor efficiently! IV. Cloud Service Free Cloud storage, support synchronization of presets and account data to avoid occupation of local memory. Reliable cloud service manager, avoid data loss when switching among different terminals. V. Demo Mode Full-process functional experience, no equipment required, no threshold to get started.

About

DriveShelf

Catalog your external drives and access your files from your iPhone. Search and browse your entire drive catalog instantly, even when you're away from your Mac. View file details and sync seamlessly with the Mac companion app.

Highlights
  • Search all cataloged drives instantly
  • Browse folders like Finder
  • View file details (size, dates, drive location)
  • Syncs with Mac via iCloud
  • Private catalog in your iCloud
Features
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DriveShelf for iPhone is the companion app to DriveShelf for Mac. Once you've cataloged your external drives on your Mac, this app lets you search and browse that catalog from your pocket — perfect for checking whether you still have a client's footage, even when you're nowhere near your drives. KEY FEATURES • Search every file across all your cataloged drives, instantly • Browse folders on any drive, just like Finder • See file details: size, dates, and which physical drive it's on • Automatically syncs with DriveShelf on your Mac via iCloud • Fully private — your catalog stays in your own iCloud account, never on our servers REQUIRES DriveShelf for Mac, available on the Mac App Store. This app is read-only — all scanning, organizing, and duplicate-finding happens on your Mac. Included free with your DriveShelf purchase — no separate charge.

Screenshots

Sidus Audio4 screens
DriveShelf2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidus Audio at Free against DriveShelf's $14.99. Sidus Audio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). DriveShelf's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sidus Audio is free to download; DriveShelf costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidus Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, DriveShelf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sidus Audio versus DriveShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidus AudioDriveShelf
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSidus Link Ltd.Sergiy Pudich

Customer experience

Sidus Audio

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

DriveShelf

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

In-app purchases

None

Sidus Audio

No in-app purchases

None

DriveShelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidus Audio free?
Sidus Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveShelf free?
DriveShelf costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sidus Audio or DriveShelf have ads?
Neither Sidus Audio nor DriveShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidus Audio or DriveShelf?
Sidus Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, and DriveShelf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sidus Audio was updated on October 13, 2026 and DriveShelf on October 15, 2026.

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