Comparison

Phone Drive vs Sync with Computer

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

Sync with Computer

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Sync for Computer synchronizes your phone’s photo library, including the album and folder hierarchy, to a designated folder on your Computer using SSH/SFTP. For users who like to organize their photos into folders and albums, Sync will also - Sync any folders and albums you may have created in your phone’s photo library on your Computer. - Uploads the video component for Live Photos. - Uploads the edited versions of photos and videos. - Mirror or backup your photo library. - Synchronize your entire photo library or only certain folders and albums. In summary, each time you run Sync, it will make sure any changes to your phone’s photo library are updated on your Computer, overwriting, renaming, uploading, and deleting items on your Computer if needed. Sync will also NEVER delete any photos from your phone. Sync performs a ONE-WAY sync only, making your Computer match your phone’s photo library. Any changes made on your Computer will not be synced to your phone, rather, the changes on your Computer will simply be overwritten the next time you run a Sync. Free Plan The free plan is limited to syncing up to 3 top level folders and albums and up to 200 photos. Premium Plan Our affordable premium plan removes all restrictions and unlocks access to all future features. Subscription Pricing and Terms - Annual or monthly subscription billing will start immediately after you subscribe and will auto-renew each year or month. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. - Subscriptions are non-refundable, so please choose this option carefully. - Please refer to the In-App Purchases section for pricing. Terms of Use — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy — https://sync.photosplus.app/privacy.php

Screenshots

Phone Drive4 screens
Sync with Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phone Drive at fortnightly against Sync with Computer's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Sync with Computer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, Sync with Computer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phone Drive versus Sync with Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone DriveSync with Computer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyPixegram, LLC

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

Sync with Computer

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
2 purchases

Sync with Computer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Phone Drive free?
Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync with Computer free?
Sync with Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phone Drive or Sync with Computer have ads?
Neither Phone Drive nor Sync with Computer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive or Sync with Computer?
Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, and Sync with Computer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Phone Drive was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sync with Computer on September 25, 2026.

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