Currys Cloud Backup vs DriveHQ File Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Currys Cloud Backup
Securely access your PC or Mac files from your mobile device. Automatically back up photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your online account. Stream media and share documents with ease.
- Access PC/Mac files remotely
- Automatic mobile photo/video backup
- View and edit documents
- Stream music and video
- Share files securely
- Full-screen photo slideshows
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Cloud Backup 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 the pictures and videos on your iPhone or iPad to your Cloud Backup account. With the Cloud Backup app you can: - View and edit your documents anywhere - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content anywhere - Share files with friends and family Please note: You need a Currys Cloud Backup account to use this app.
DriveHQ File Manager
Manage your cloud files with this comprehensive storage solution. Upload, download, sync, and share files securely across devices. Offers direct editing of cloud documents and encrypted folders for enhanced privacy.
- Cloud file storage and management
- Upload, download, and sync files
- Secure folder sharing with access control
- Direct cloud file editing
- Encrypted folders for privacy
- Integration with iOS Files app
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DriveHQ FileManager is a cloud file storage and management app, available on all platforms. It is integrated with DriveHQ's cloud IT service. You can easily upload, download or sync files between your local storage and DriveHQ cloud storage. You can share folders with different users and set granular access control. You can directly edit cloud files and save back to the cloud without folder synchronization. The iOS version DriveHQ FileManager can automatically and reliably back up your files to the cloud. It is also integrated with the iOS file/storage system. You can access DriveHQ cloud storage using Apple's Files app. You can save files to DriveHQ cloud storage directly from any apps. Lastly, FileManager supports encrypted folder, which offers ultimate security and privacy. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ is the first Cloud IT Service provider with over 3 million registered users. DriveHQ offers the most efficient and reliable Cloud File Server/WebDAV Drive Mapping service; it is one of the largest FTP/SFTP hosting service providers. DriveHQ's CameraFTP.com division is a leading cloud recording (home/business monitoring) service provider. DriveHQ has offered cloud IT service since 2003. It has over 20 years of solid track record in offering high quality cloud service at a very low price. Our service up-time is over 99.99%. Sign up to get 5GB free storage, or sign up for a free business trial now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DriveHQ File Manager at 63% against Currys Cloud Backup's 26%. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Currys Cloud Backup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Currys Cloud Backup asks for nothing beyond the download.
Currys Cloud Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Currys Cloud Backup's written reviews are positive against 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Currys Cloud Backup ships an update every 6 weeks, DriveHQ File Manager every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Currys Cloud Backup | DriveHQ File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 4.1 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Livedrive | Drive Headquarters, Inc. |
Customer experience
Currys Cloud Backup
DriveHQ File Manager
Bugs and requests
Currys Cloud Backup
Reported bugs
77 issues- App crashes after 20 seconds
- Only backed up 24 photos
- Phone won't allow access to app after update
- App hasn't worked on iPhone for months
- App opens and closes immediately
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- Nothing backed up since May update
- App continually crashes on iPhone and iPad
- App no longer works after last update
- App crashes when trying to open/log in
- Films lag, stutter, and crash
- No longer backs up automatically
- Cannot create folders
- Cannot upload multiple photos/items
- Slow opening of preview images
- Cannot save image straight to Photos folder
- Backup restarts from scratch if connection breaks
- Several hundred files corrupted on restore
- App and website are cumbersome
- Cannot move files
- App is clunky and old-fashioned
- App icon is appalling
- Downloads are very slow
- Finding photos is not the best
- Cannot find a way to bulk retrieve folders/files
- Difficult to find specific photos
- Slow to backup mobile phones and laptops
- Software disappeared from hard drive
- Support team unable to fix issues
- App takes ages to analyze data
- Slow transfer rates (kB/s)
- App fails to recognize WiFi connection
- 600 items blocked/not saved
- Syncing issue reported for months with no response
- Cannot rewind or fast forward songs
- Compresses video so not backed up at full quality
- Consistent failed uploads
- App needs to be open for upload
- Repeatedly sets up PC as new device
- Won't back up pictures on phone
- Worst support service ever
- Difficult to cancel backup plan
- Online support nonexistent
- Impossible to reach by phone
- Cannot make account changes online
- Files couldn't be restored due to unknown errors
- Website downloads 0MB blank file
- Unable to open any files
- New update not allowing file access on iPhone
- App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
- Cannot see recently updated files
- Stopped backing up anything other than photos
- Skips all documents
- Feature to save pictures to phone gone
- New awful theme
- Lost ability to save files and pictures onto device
- Going backwards in photos returns to top of list
- App still freezing
- Missing pin code lock
- Missing HD video streaming
- Music mode missing artists (I-Z)
- Cannot sort folders
- Cannot move photos between folders
- Login errors
- Unexpected error message when trying to log in
- App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
- Cannot see what has supposedly been recently updated
- Stopped backing up anything other than photos to iPad
- Skips all documents
- Feature to save pictures to phone has gone
- New awful theme
- Lost the ability to be able to save files and pictures onto my device
- Going backwards when looking at photos returns you to top of list
- App still freezing
- Pin code lock missing
- HD video streaming missing
- Consistently freezing/shutting down
- Ability to transfer files stored online to other apps is not an option
Requested features
11 requests- Copy/move files to different folders
- Include folder creation
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Copy/move files to different folders
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- Include folder creation
- Playback controls and better layout for media player
- Ability to rewind or fast forward songs
- Select option to move photos between folders
- Pin code lock
- HD video streaming
DriveHQ File Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Currys Cloud Backup
No in-app purchases
DriveHQ File Manager
- Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE)$1.99
- Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE)$3.99
- Personal Basic Cloud Service$4.99
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- month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space$12.99
- Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users$13.99
- 1-year Personal Cloud Service$47.99
- Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users$159.99
Questions
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