Comparison

Livedrive vs Microsoft OneDrive

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

Head to head
About

Livedrive

Securely back up and access your important files, including documents, music, videos, and pictures, from your computer or mobile device. Stream content, edit documents, and share files with ease from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automatic file backup
  • Access files from anywhere
  • View and edit documents
  • Stream music and video
  • Share files securely
  • Automatic photo/video upload
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Livedrive, the leading online backup and storage service, lets you access docs, music, videos and pictures stored on your Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere. Our desktop software will automatically back up your important files to your online account, and our iOS app enables you to access those files securely from anywhere. Plus the app can automatically upload your pictures and videos to your Livedrive account. Livedrive Mobile for iOS lets you: - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - View and edit your documents anywhere - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content on the go - Share files with friends and family Please note: This app requires a Livedrive account (monthly or annual subscription required). Mobile backup, file uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account.

About

Microsoft OneDrive

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • File sharing and management
  • Document scanning and editing
  • Offline file access
  • Personal Vault for enhanced security
  • Version history and ransomware recovery
Features
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Microsoft OneDrive keeps your photos, videos, and files backed up, protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. The OneDrive app lets you view and share OneDrive files, photos, and videos with friends and family. You can use the app to automatically back up your phone's photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free cloud storage or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription to get up to 1 TB. Microsoft OneDrive Features: Back up photos and videos • Automatic photo and video backup when you turn on Camera Upload • View photos and videos on your phone, computer, and web browser File sharing and management • Share files, photos, videos, and albums with friends and family • Get notifications when a shared document is edited • Set password-protected or expiring sharing links* • Access entire folders on the app even when there is no internet connection* Scan • Scan and save documents, business cards, receipts, whiteboards, and more • Mark up, sign, and send docs right from the OneDrive mobile app Search • Search docs by name or content Security • Personal Vault lets you protect your important files with identity verification • Restore documents with version history on all files • Ransomware detection and recovery* Works with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook • Back up, view, and save your Office documents. • Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive. • Edit documents offline and save them once you are back online Upgrade to a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription: • 1TB of storage (1TB of storage per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription) • Access OneDrive premium features • Get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch • Install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on PCs or Macs. • Bigger personal vault • Keep your shared files, folders and photos more secure by giving others access for a limited period of time • Ransomware detection and recovery • Offline Folders: Stay productive and access entire folders even when there is no internet connection • Increase your sharing limit and share 10x content per day with friends and family You can also purchase additional cloud storage only, with a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription. This is enough cloud storage for 32,000 photos (9 MP JPEG photos) or 132,000 documents (.7 MB Office files). To make an in-app purchase of a Microsoft 365 Basic, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family subscription: open the app, tap the Me tab, then tap Get More Storage or the Go Premium diamond icon. Subscriptions begin at $1.99 a month in the US, and can vary by region. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your Apple ID and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. To manage your subscriptions or to disable auto-renewal, after purchase, go to your Apple ID account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled or refunded during the active subscription period. Using this OneDrive app for work or school For you to sign into your work or school account on OneDrive, your organization needs to have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan. Privacy This app is provided by Microsoft. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or its affiliates maintain facilities. Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539. Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246338. Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814. *Requires Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription

Screenshots

Livedrive4 screens
Microsoft OneDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Livedrive at none against Microsoft OneDrive's 11. Livedrive also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is ratings volume (487K vs 60) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Livedrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Livedrive against 4.7 for Microsoft OneDrive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 487K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Livedrive's written reviews are positive against 20% of Microsoft OneDrive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, Microsoft OneDrive every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Livedrive versus Microsoft OneDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivedriveMicrosoft OneDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better4.7 (487K ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings60487K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLivedriveMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Livedrive

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative63.9%

Microsoft OneDrive

All ratings487,272 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,846 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative70.3%

User reviews

Livedrive

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💾 Unlimited storage capacity at reasonable price
  • 🎵 Media streaming functionality (music, videos, photos)
  • 📱 Cross-device file access and synchronization
  • ⚡ Fast desktop backup performance
  • 🎬 Video streaming works well on supported formats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
  • ❌ Files fail to open or display errors
  • 🔋 No background backup service, drains battery
  • 📊 Poor customer support and slow response times

Microsoft OneDrive

From 487K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
  • 🔒 Secure cloud storage
  • 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
  • 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
  • 🔋 High battery drain

Bugs and requests

Livedrive

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
  • App crashes when opening documents or files
  • Files fail to open with 'invalid account type' error
  • App freezes when accessing backed up files
  • Password reset functionality broken
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  • Constant logout after updates
  • Mobile backup notifications appear but feature unavailable
  • Video streaming fails with 'file too large' errors
  • Photo upload crashes the app
  • Music playback stops when app is closed or phone locked
  • Documents edited on PC won't open on mobile
  • File corruption during backup process
  • App incompatible with iPhone 5 screen resolution
  • Connection failures with message 'folder is empty or connection failed'
  • Verizon iPhone compatibility issues
  • Incomplete file uploads without error logging
  • App not remembering login details after update

Requested features

18 requests
  • Biometric authentication (face/fingerprint unlock)
  • Background backup service without keeping app open
  • Batch photo upload capability
  • Music player with skip, repeat, and shuffle controls
  • Playlist creation and management
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  • File sharing and email functionality from app
  • Download files to device storage
  • Thumbnail view for browsing folders
  • Full-screen image viewing without toolbar
  • Video playback with proper format support
  • Admin dashboard access in mobile app
  • Text file editor within app
  • Better search functionality
  • Backup logs to track failed files
  • Screen rotation support for videos
  • AirDrop support and iOS 7+ UI redesign
  • Storage usage display
  • Password protection for app access

Microsoft OneDrive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Disappearing or corrupted files
  • Inability to access offline files
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
  • Improve photo/video organization and sorting
  • Enhance PDF markup capabilities
  • Allow customization of default save locations
  • Integrate better with iOS Files app

In-app purchases

None

Livedrive

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Microsoft OneDrive

Subscriptions7
  • Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB$0.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Basic$1.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneDrive + 100$27.99

Questions

Is Livedrive free?
Livedrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft OneDrive free?
Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Livedrive or Microsoft OneDrive?
Livedrive is rated higher. Livedrive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 from 487K ratings.
Do Livedrive or Microsoft OneDrive have ads?
Neither Livedrive nor Microsoft OneDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Livedrive or Microsoft OneDrive?
Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Microsoft OneDrive every 10 days. Most recently, Livedrive was updated on July 28, 2026 and Microsoft OneDrive on September 25, 2026.

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