Comparison

Phone Drive Pro vs Air Share

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 iOS device into a wireless flash drive. Effortlessly manage local and cloud files, stream media, and transfer data via WiFi from your computer. Includes a robust file manager, document viewer, and media player.

Highlights
  • Wireless flash drive functionality
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Multimedia streaming and playback
  • Comprehensive file management
  • Document viewing and editing
  • Secure passcode lock with biometrics
Features
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Introducing Phone Drive - File Manager: Transform your iOS device into a portable Wireless Flash Drive. With Phone Drive, you can effortlessly store, view, and manage local or cloud files on your iPhone or iPad. Seamlessly connect to Phone Drive from any Mac or PC over a WiFi network and transfer files through simple drag and drop from Web Browser, Finder or Windows Explorer. Experience the convenience of managing multiple cloud accounts in a single application. Download, upload, view, and even stream videos or music directly from your cloud drives. Phone Drive boasts a comprehensive set of features including a document viewer, PDF reader, music player, image viewer, voice recorder, text editor, file manager, and support for various file operations such as delete, move, copy, email, share, zip, unzip, and more. *** KEY FEATURES *** • SUPPORT CLOUD STORAGE: Connect to multiple Dropbox, OneDrive, Box Drive, FTP, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, and iCloud Drive storage accounts. (*additional in-app purchase required) • MULTIMEDIA PLAYER: Create custom audio playlists with options like repeat, shuffle, background playback, and multitask remote control. Stream videos and music directly from your cloud storage. • DOCUMENT READER: View MS Office, iWork, Text, and HTML files with ease. • FILE OPERATION: Effortlessly move, copy, rename, delete, zip, unzip, unrar, create files, and folders. • FILE SHARING: Share files with other iPhone/iPad devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, with automatic search for nearby available devices. • EASY FILE UPLOAD: Conveniently upload files through drag and drop via your PC/Mac web browser or USB using iTunes. • TEXT EDITOR: Edit text files and source codes directly on your iOS device with the built-in text editor. • IMPORT/ FILES CREATION: Create text files, capture images, record videos or voice memos, and import pictures from your photo library. • PASSCODE LOCK: Protect your files from unauthorized access. Utilize Touch ID and Face ID support for secure unlocking. • UNIVERSALITY: Enjoy the benefits of this app on both iPhone and iPad with a single purchase. *** AUDIO PLAYER *** • Play MP3 files as playlists. • Repeat and shuffle songs. • Background audio playback. • Multitask audio remote control. • Stream music from cloud storage. *** VIEWABLE FORMATS *** Phone Drive supports the following formats: • Audio (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, AAC) • Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO) • Movies (MP4, MOV, MPV, M4V) • iWorks (Pages, numbers, and Keynote) • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • RTF (Rich Text Format) • RTFD (TextEdit with embedded images) • PDF Documents • Plain text • Source code • HTML web pages • Web archives Explore more about Phone Drive at: Website : https://sixbytes.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixbytesApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixbytesapp For detailed information, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: • Terms of service: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms • Privacy policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy

About

Air Share

Easily back up, transfer, and clean up your iPhone or iPad data wirelessly. Manage photos, videos, and files without cables, free up storage, and keep your information secure on your Mac or PC.

Highlights
  • Wireless backup to Mac/PC
  • Fast device-to-device transfer
  • No internet connection needed for transfers
  • Delete duplicate photos/videos
  • Free up storage space
  • Intuitive interface
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Your all-in-one solution to backup, transfer, and clean up your iPhone or iPad. Fast, secure, and easy to use. Running out of storage, switching devices, or just want to keep your data safe? Air Share helps you manage your photos, videos, and files without cables or complicated steps. BACKUP : Keep Your Data Safe Securely back up your photos, videos, and important files to your Mac or PC in just a few taps. Wireless backup without cables Fast and reliable transfers Store your data safely outside your device Restore your files anytime TRANSFER : Move Data Seamlessly Transfer photos, videos, and files between iPhone and iPad with ease. Fast device-to-device transfer No internet connection required Send large files without compression Ideal when switching devices CLEANUP : Free Up Space Clear unwanted files and organize your gallery efficiently. Swipe to delete photos quickly Detect and remove duplicate photos and videos Smart scanning for similar media Free up storage in minutes WHY AIR SHARE Simple and intuitive interface No technical setup required Smooth performance with low battery usage Designed for everyday use **************** Free Usage Access : > User can use all features with backup, transfer or cleanup limits Pro User Access ( Subscription Or Lifetime ) > User can do unlimited backup, transfer or cleanups **************** Privacy Policy Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions Link : https://www.dropouts.in/privacypolicy/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Phone Drive Pro4 screens
Air Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Air Share at Free against Phone Drive Pro's $4.99. Phone Drive Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Air Share 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 Air Share sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. 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 228, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Phone Drive Pro's written reviews are positive against 58% of Air Share's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive Pro ships an update fortnightly, Air Share every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Phone Drive Pro versus Air Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone Drive ProAir Share
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.5 (228 ratings)
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better228
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyDropouts Technologies LLP

Customer experience

Phone Drive Pro

All ratings2,265 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative24.8%

Air Share

All ratings228 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative38.7%

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

Air Share

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
5 purchases

Air Share

Subscriptions4
  • Quarterly Purchase Plan7 Days trial$0.993 Months
  • Half Yearly Purchase Plan7 Days trial$1.996 Months
  • Weekly Purchase Plan$1.997 Days
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  • Yearly Purchase Plan$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is Phone Drive Pro free?
Phone Drive Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Air Share free?
Air Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phone Drive Pro or Air Share?
Phone Drive Pro is rated higher. Phone Drive Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Air Share averages 4.5 from 228 ratings.
Do Phone Drive Pro or Air Share have ads?
Neither Phone Drive Pro nor Air Share shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive Pro or Air Share?
Phone Drive Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Air Share every 3 months. Most recently, Phone Drive Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Air Share on September 14, 2026.

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