# Livedrive vs Microsoft OneDrive

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Livedrive | Microsoft OneDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedrive/id338236137/reviews)** | [4.7 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **487K** |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 15 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Livedrive](https://appshunter.io/developer/338236140) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Livedrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livedrive/id338236137)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💾 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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