Comparison

Livedrive vs Chiwi Censo

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

Head to head

Livedrive

Online backup & cloud storage

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.860 ratingsView app →

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

Chiwi Censo

Features

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Chiwi Censo es una app para recolectar datos de forma rápida, segura y sin conexión. Diseñada para censos, encuestas e inspecciones, permite capturar información estructurada, fotos y ubicación GPS, sincronizando todo automáticamente al recuperar conexión. Ideal para trabajo de campo profesional.

Screenshots

Livedrive4 screens

Chiwi Censo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chiwi Censo at every 5 days against Livedrive's every 6 weeks. Chiwi Censo also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, Chiwi Censo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Livedrive versus Chiwi Censo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Livedrive	Chiwi Censo
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.8 (60 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	22.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	60 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Subscription	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	15 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Livedrive	Proyectos y Encuestas s.A.S

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

Chiwi Censo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Livedrive

No in-app purchases

None

Chiwi Censo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Livedrive free?

Livedrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Chiwi Censo free?

Chiwi Censo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Livedrive or Chiwi Censo have ads?

Neither Livedrive nor Chiwi Censo shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Livedrive or Chiwi Censo?

Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chiwi Censo every 5 days. Most recently, Livedrive was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chiwi Censo on October 9, 2026.