ASUS WebStorage vs IDrive Online Backup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASUS WebStorage
Access and manage your files across devices from the cloud. Automatically back up mobile photos, share files with granular permissions, and free up device storage. Your data is secured with financial-grade protection.
- Centralized cloud file management
- Automatic mobile photo backup
- Secure file sharing with access control
- Free up mobile device storage
- Financial-grade data security
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Your files on different devices are centrally managed on cloud, and you can easy access them anytime and anywhere when you are not around your PC. Let’s store anything wonderful in your life on WebStorage from now on! - You can free choice that your photos on mobile devices will be saved to WebStorage by automatic uploading. - A complete sharing mode provides different levels of access authorization and comment functions to facilitate easy exchange of files. - Files can be uploaded to WebStorage to save the storage space of your mobile devices and help it run more smoothly. - All your data stored on WebStorage are absolutely secure no matter what happens to your devices. - The data security level as high as that required by international financial organizations ensures perfect data protection. 【Recommendation】 In order to enjoy a more complete user experience provided by WebStorage, please install the cloud application of WebStorage on your desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.
IDrive Online Backup
Securely back up and sync your mobile data with private key encryption for maximum security. Access your files from anywhere, on any device, and share them easily. Protect photos and videos automatically as they are taken.
- Private key encryption
- Backup and restore contacts, photos, videos, calendars
- Sync files across devices
- Access data from anywhere
- Selective backup and restore
- Share files and folders securely
- Automatic photo/video upload
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Protect your digital life with IDrive! Securely backup your mobile data with private key encryption – the highest level of data security available – so only you can access your files. You can backup multiple devices to one account, and sync files across devices to access your data from anywhere. IDrive for iOS is the winner of PCMag Editors’ Choice Award. "There's a heck of a lot to like about IDrive ... it can do things that none of the alternatives can." - PC Mag, September 2013 Features: • Backup and restore contacts, photos, videos, and calendars with a single tap. • Easily sync files between all linked devices. • Link your devices to a single account and access data from anywhere. • Selectively backup and restore files. • Share files and folders over a single, secure link. • Automatic upload option protects photos and videos as soon as they are taken via Wi-Fi or cellular data. • Gallery View allows you to easily slide through pictures and videos. Security features: • Private key encryption ensures only you have access to your data. • Lock app with a passcode. • Easily unlink devices, which are lost or stolen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IDrive Online Backup at 4.3 against ASUS WebStorage's 3.4. IDrive Online Backup also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 27) and review sentiment (36% vs 16%). ASUS WebStorage's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ASUS WebStorage sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and IDrive Online Backup sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IDrive Online Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDrive Online Backup has 5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ASUS WebStorage's written reviews are positive against 36% of IDrive Online Backup's.
ASUS WebStorage ships an update every 6 weeks, IDrive Online Backup every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASUS WebStorage | IDrive Online Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (27 ratings) | 4.3 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASUS Cloud Corporation | IDrive Incorporated |
Customer experience
ASUS WebStorage
IDrive Online Backup
User reviews
ASUS WebStorage
From 27 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💾 Reliable cloud storage for file backup
- 💰 Competitive pricing compared to iCloud
- 🖥️ Good cross-device synchronization on desktop
- 📱 Functional file and image storage capabilities
- ✅ Works well when accessible
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔐 Login failures with correct credentials
- ⚠️ App crashes on iPad and older iOS versions
- 🔄 Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- ⏱️ Extremely slow upload speeds
IDrive Online Backup
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Great backup solution
- 🔒 Secure backup
- 💰 Affordable pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app, crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find backed up files
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
ASUS WebStorage
Reported bugs
15 issues- Login screen spinning indefinitely
- App crashes immediately after opening
- Password validation errors despite correct credentials
- Two-step authorization code not received on iPad
- Files disappearing or not syncing properly
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- Upload failures and incomplete transfers
- App unresponsiveness when switching between apps
- Duplicate folder creation during sync interruptions
- Landscape orientation not working on iPad
- File download errors
- Shared folder crashes
- Incorrect file display when opening
- App incompatible with stated iOS versions
- Connection timeout errors
- Backup feature constantly failing
Requested features
11 requests- Automatic photo/video backup without manual uploads
- Biometric login (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Customizable sort options (date, alphabetical, reverse order)
- Background upload capability
- Better video player functionality
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- File sharing integration with other iOS apps
- Music/MP3 player support
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Improved app responsiveness and performance
- Connection to home network and USB drives
- Set and forget automatic sync functionality
IDrive Online Backup
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to access backed up data
- Inconsistent backup progress reporting
- Fails to backup all photos and videos
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to view backed up files in folder structure
- Improve upload and download speeds
- Allow background uploads without pausing
- Add facial recognition and photo organization features
In-app purchases
ASUS WebStorage
- WebStorage 200G For 1 Month1 Month trial$2.491 Month
- WebStorage 1TB For 1 Month1 Month trial$3.491 Month
- WebStorage 2TB For 1 Month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
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- WebStorage 200G For 1 Year1 Month trial$21.991 Year
- WebStorage 1TB For 1 Year1 Month trial$33.991 Year
- WebStorage 2TB For 1 Year1 Month trial$67.991 Year
- Webstorage 50GB$49.99
IDrive Online Backup
- IDrive Pro Mobile$0.99
- IDrive 100GB at $2.99$2.99
- IDrive 100GB at $3.99$3.99
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- IDrive Mobile Unlimited$4.99
- IDrive 500GB at $9.99$9.99
- IDrive 1TB at $14.99$14.99
- IDrive 1TB at $15.99$15.99
- IDrive 2TB at $54.99$54.99
- IDrive 1TB at $59.99$59.99
- IDrive 5TB at $59.99$59.99
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