Comparison

Phone Drive vs dManager

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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Move files between your iPhone, iPad and computer over Wi-Fi, then keep them organized in Phone Drive. Store documents, view PDFs, play music and manage local files alongside your connected cloud accounts. TRANSFER FILES TO PC OR MAC Connect your iPhone or iPad and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the address shown in Phone Drive in your computer's web browser to upload or download files. No USB cable or separate desktop app is needed for browser transfers. KEEP FILES ORGANIZED Create folders for work, study and everyday life. Copy, move, rename, delete and share files. Create ZIP archives or unzip received files, and keep the documents you need stored in Phone Drive for offline access. VIEW DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS Read PDFs and preview supported Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers and Keynote files. View images and text files in the app. Edit plain text and source code with the built-in text editor. PLAY YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEOS Listen to your own music with playlists, shuffle, repeat and background playback. Watch supported videos or stream compatible media from connected cloud services. CONNECT YOUR CLOUD STORAGE Access supported Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and Yandex Disk accounts, plus FTP and WebDAV servers. Manage files across connected locations from the same app. ADD A PASSCODE Restrict access to Phone Drive with a passcode and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices. FILES FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE Bring a presentation to a meeting, carry PDFs for a trip, or move photos and music from your computer to your phone. Import photos from your library and keep related files together in folders. Phone Drive is free to download. Some features, including cloud connections and device-to-device sharing, require in-app purchases. Check the options available in the app. For local Wi-Fi transfers, keep Phone Drive 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

dManager

Manage your downloads with precision. This app allows you to pause, resume, and prioritize downloads, with smart network handling to prevent restarts. It also offers intelligent file renaming, error insights, and an integrated file explorer for easy access to your downloaded content.

Highlights
  • Pause and resume downloads
  • Smart network handling for uninterrupted downloads
  • Prioritized download queuing
  • Efficient multi-threading for faster downloads
  • Intelligent auto-renaming and error insights
  • Integrated file explorer
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Introducing your new go-to download manager, designed for anyone seeking enhanced management over their downloads directly from their device. Here's what makes it standout: • Precise Management: Seamlessly pause and resume downloads as needed. • Smart Network Handling: Downloads pick up right where they left off, eliminating the need to restart due to network disruptions. • Prioritized Queuing: Effortlessly adjust the download queue to set priorities, ensuring important downloads finish first. • Efficient Multi-threading: Accelerate downloads while optimizing battery consumption. But there's even more: Intelligent Auto-renaming & Error Insights: Automatically renames files and provides clear error messages for trouble-free downloading. • Integrated File Explorer: Comes with a built-in file manager and compatibility with the Files app, allowing for immediate access and preview of your downloads. • Unrestricted File Access: Downloaded files are instantly accessible without any usage restrictions. • Developer-Friendly: Includes a developer mode, enabling direct cURL command inputs for advanced download options. Transform your downloading experience with our app, where convenience meets efficiency.

Screenshots

Phone Drive4 screens
dManager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dManager at none against Phone Drive's 5. Phone Drive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. dManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Phone Drive against 4.6 for dManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 359, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Phone Drive's written reviews are positive against 71% of dManager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, dManager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phone Drive versus dManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone DrivedManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (359 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better359
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyRobin Wagner

Customer experience

Phone Drive

All ratings1,815 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews882 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.2%

dManager

All ratings359 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Phone Drive

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast file transfers
  • 📁 Convenient file management
  • 🎵 Good audio playback
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Paywalled features
  • 🔄 Inconsistent updates
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files

dManager

From 359 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent engineering
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🎨 Versatile features
  • 🙏 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 📂 Batch conversion limitations

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

dManager

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Missing download options after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Metadata support for media files
  • CarPlay integration
  • Batch conversion for audio/video

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

dManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phone Drive free?
Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dManager free?
dManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phone Drive or dManager?
Phone Drive is rated higher. Phone Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while dManager averages 4.6 from 359 ratings.
Do Phone Drive or dManager have ads?
dManager shows ads; Phone Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive or dManager?
Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, and dManager every 3 months. Most recently, Phone Drive was updated on October 29, 2026 and dManager on October 27, 2026.

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