Comparison

Phone Drive vs Kingbox.

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

Head to head
About

Phone Drive

Transform your mobile device into a wireless flash drive and comprehensive file manager. Easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files, transferring them wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Stream media and utilize built-in tools for documents and file organization.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfers via Wi-Fi
  • Manage local and cloud storage
  • Built-in media player and document viewer
  • File organization and security features
  • Support for multiple cloud services
  • Create playlists and stream media
Features
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Phone Drive – File Manager Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful wireless flash drive and file manager. With Phone Drive, you can easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files all in one place. Connect wirelessly to your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi and transfer files instantly with simple drag-and-drop through your browser, Finder, or Windows Explorer. Manage multiple cloud accounts seamlessly, stream music or videos directly from the cloud, and enjoy a complete set of built-in tools for documents, media, and file organization. Why You’ll Love Phone Drive • All-in-One File Hub – Access and manage files from your device, Wi-Fi, or cloud storage. • Seamless Transfers – Move files between your iPhone/iPad and computer without cables. • Built-in Media & Document Tools – View PDFs, Office files, images, play music, stream videos, and more. • Powerful File Management – Copy, move, rename, zip/unzip, share, or protect files with passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. • Universal Purchase – One app for both iPhone and iPad. Key Features • Cloud Storage Support: Connect Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, FTP, and iCloud Drive (some require in-app purchase). • Media Player: Create playlists, shuffle, repeat, play in the background, and stream directly from the cloud. • Document Viewer: Open MS Office, iWork, PDFs, text, HTML, and more. • Text Editor: Edit text files and source code on the go. • File Sharing: Transfer files between iOS devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (require in-app purchase). • Import & Create: Take photos, record audio/video, or import from your photo library. • Secure Access: Lock sensitive files with passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. Supported Formats • Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, AIFF, CAF • Video: MP4, MOV, M4V, MPV • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, ICO • Documents: PDF, RTF, RTFD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) • Other: Plain text, HTML, source code, web archives Learn more: https://sixbytes.io Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixbytesApp Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixbytesapp Terms of Service: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy

About

Kingbox.

This app offers robust file management, allowing you to organize, view, and share documents, videos, and images offline. It supports various file formats and includes features like password-protected decompression and background playback for media.

Highlights
  • File management (create, copy, rename, protect, export)
  • Document viewing (PDF, Office files)
  • Save and browse video, audio, and image files
  • Decompress zip/rar files (with password support)
  • Background playback and playlist creation
  • Sleep timer and playback speed control
Features
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Kingbox. is a completely free and the most advanced file management app. You can also view and share PDF documents and Office files, save videos and images. A non-stressful offline viewing is available to you anytime, anywhere. Features: -File management (Create folders/Copy/Rename/Protect/Export) -Document viewing (PDF/Office files) -Save, view and browse video/audio/image files -Save Email attachments -Copy from Camera Roll -Decompress files (zip / rar) -Decompress files with password -Output data to external device  -High security [Supported file formats (e.g.,PDF,PPT,XLS,CSV,DOC,TXT,ZIP,RAR,JPG,PNG,GIF,MP4,MP3,etc.)] -Useful Funections: -Sort files by date,file format,filename,etc. -Misoperation prevention during viewer operation -Zooming In and Out in viewer -Background playback -Create your own playlist -Sleep timer -Playback speed control Use cases: -Carry around files such as proposals and reports -Decompress files on the go -Secure management of critical files -No need to worry about monthly data usage -Never get stressed by the internet environment -Listen to music or watch movies offline -Watch videos during your flight or car ride -Organize pictures in your camera roll -Listen to music while working -Play music you can nod off to sleep to -Make your own playlist -Save your audio studying time by speed listening -Check the movement by slow playback \Download the app and try it out/

Screenshots

Phone Drive4 screens
Kingbox.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingbox. at none against Phone Drive's 5. Kingbox. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Phone Drive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 43%). On price, update cadence 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. Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kingbox. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Phone Drive's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kingbox.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, Kingbox. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Phone Drive versus Kingbox.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone DriveKingbox.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB171 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyDOM Inc.

Customer experience

Phone Drive

All ratings1,813 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews882 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.2%

Kingbox.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral13.7%
Negative43.1%

Bugs and requests

Phone Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable file transfers
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Playlist management options
  • Video playback support
  • Improved cloud storage integration
  • Customizable file organization

Kingbox.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Phone Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Cloud Service Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Service Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Premium Cloud Service Lifetime$49.99
None

Kingbox.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone Drive free?
Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kingbox. free?
Kingbox. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phone Drive or Kingbox.?
Kingbox. is rated higher. Phone Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Kingbox. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Phone Drive or Kingbox. have ads?
Kingbox. shows ads; Phone Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive or Kingbox.?
Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, and Kingbox. monthly. Most recently, Phone Drive was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kingbox. on October 22, 2026.

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