Comparison

Phone Drive Pro vs VideoBox

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

Head to head
About

Phone Drive Pro

Transform your device into a wireless file drive for easy transfer and organization of documents, media, and more. Access files from your computer, cloud storage, or servers, and manage them all within a single, secure application.

Highlights
  • Wireless Wi-Fi file transfer
  • File and folder organization
  • PDF reader and document preview
  • Music and video playback
  • Cloud storage and server connection
  • Passcode and biometric protection
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless file drive. Phone Drive Pro helps you transfer files to your computer, organize documents and media, read PDFs and play music in one app. TRANSFER FILES OVER WI-FI Move files between Phone Drive Pro and your Mac or Windows PC over the same Wi-Fi network. Start the transfer feature in the app and open its address in your computer's web browser. Upload and download files without a USB cable or separate desktop app. ORGANIZE YOUR FILES Create folders for projects, work documents, photos and music. Copy, move, rename, delete and share files. ZIP related files together or unzip an archive you receive. Keep local files in Phone Drive Pro available for offline access. READ DOCUMENTS AND EDIT TEXT Open PDFs and preview supported Microsoft Office and iWork documents, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers and Keynote files. View images, create text files and edit plain text or source code. ENJOY YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEOS Build playlists from your own audio files and listen with shuffle, repeat and background playback. Watch supported videos and stream compatible music or video from connected cloud storage. CONNECT CLOUD ACCOUNTS AND SERVERS Access supported Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and Yandex Disk accounts, plus FTP and WebDAV servers. Browse connected storage and move files between supported locations. Cloud connections require additional in-app purchases. PROTECT ACCESS TO THE APP Set a passcode and use Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices to restrict access to Phone Drive Pro. KEEP USEFUL FILES CLOSE Carry reference documents to a meeting, organize photos from your library or keep PDFs and music ready for a trip. Use your iPhone or iPad as a place to store, open and manage the files you need. Phone Drive Pro is the paid edition of Phone Drive. Optional cloud connections are sold separately through in-app purchases. For local Wi-Fi transfers, keep the app open and your device awake until the transfer finishes. Cloud services require an internet connection and a supported account. Learn more: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive Privacy Policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms

About

VideoBox

Stream and download videos from various cloud storage services and media servers. This app offers a powerful media player with support for numerous formats, playback controls, and subtitle options. It also includes file management tools, video conversion, and privacy features.

Highlights
  • Stream from cloud storage (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
  • Play from media servers (Plex, Emby, Jellyfin)
  • Supports all video formats
  • Picture-in-Picture and background playback
  • Built-in video converter
  • File manager with folder creation and file operations
  • Passcode, Touch ID, and Face ID protection
Features
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VideoBox is the all-in-one video downloader, media player and file manager for cloud storage services. Download, stream and organize your movies, TV shows and video clips — all in one app. Cloud Storage & Media Server: - Download and stream videos from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive. - Browse and play from your Plex, Emby or Jellyfin media server. - Watch videos via DLNA, SMB, FTP, WebDAV and network streaming (M3U8/RTSP/RTMP). - Transfer files over Wi-Fi from your computer or other devices. Powerful Video Player: - Play any format: MP4, MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, MOV, 3GP, DIVX, H.264, HEVC and more. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback. - Auto play next episode — perfect for binge watching. - Adjustable playback speed, subtitles (SRT/ASS) and audio track selection. Video Tools: - Built-in video converter — convert between formats easily. - Trim, compress and reverse video clips. File Manager: - Create folders, rename, move, copy and delete files with ease. - Import videos from the Files app, Photo Library or Camera Roll. - Save and export videos to your Photo Library. - iTunes File Sharing and USB transfer support. Privacy & Security: - Lock the app with Passcode, Touch ID or Face ID. - Keep your private videos safe and hidden. SUBSCRIPTION: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.ipopapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ipopapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Phone Drive Pro4 screens
VideoBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VideoBox at Free against Phone Drive Pro's $4.99. Phone Drive Pro's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 36%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

VideoBox is free to download; Phone Drive Pro costs $4.99 up front. Phone Drive Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VideoBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phone Drive Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive Pro has 2.3K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Phone Drive Pro's written reviews are positive against 36% of VideoBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive Pro ships an update fortnightly, VideoBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phone Drive Pro versus VideoBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone Drive ProVideoBox
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.5 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better142
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyYajing Qian

Customer experience

Phone Drive Pro

All ratings2,264 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews1,599 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.4%

VideoBox

All ratings142 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Phone Drive Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on launch after updates
  • Freezes when trying to transfer files
  • Inability to access cloud storage
  • Corrupted or missing files after sync
  • Playback issues with audio and video files
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  • Unreliable connection between devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bring back EQ feature
  • Improve cloud integration and sync
  • Add more cloud storage options
  • Enhance audio playback controls
  • Improve file transfer speed and reliability
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  • Restore removed features like browser
  • Provide better organization and navigation

VideoBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Phone Drive Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Cloud Service Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Service Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Premium Cloud Service Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

VideoBox

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is Phone Drive Pro free?
Phone Drive Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is VideoBox free?
VideoBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phone Drive Pro or VideoBox?
Phone Drive Pro is rated higher. Phone Drive Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while VideoBox averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do Phone Drive Pro or VideoBox have ads?
VideoBox shows ads; Phone Drive Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive Pro or VideoBox?
Phone Drive Pro ships an update fortnightly, and VideoBox every 3 months. Most recently, Phone Drive Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and VideoBox on November 6, 2026.

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