Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs FileCentral

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

Head to head
About

DriveHQ File Manager

Manage your cloud files with this comprehensive storage solution. Upload, download, sync, and share files securely across devices. Offers direct editing of cloud documents and encrypted folders for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Cloud file storage and management
  • Upload, download, and sync files
  • Secure folder sharing with access control
  • Direct cloud file editing
  • Encrypted folders for privacy
  • Integration with iOS Files app
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DriveHQ FileManager is a cloud file storage and management app, available on all platforms. It is integrated with DriveHQ's cloud IT service. You can easily upload, download or sync files between your local storage and DriveHQ cloud storage. You can share folders with different users and set granular access control. You can directly edit cloud files and save back to the cloud without folder synchronization. The iOS version DriveHQ FileManager can automatically and reliably back up your files to the cloud. It is also integrated with the iOS file/storage system. You can access DriveHQ cloud storage using Apple's Files app. You can save files to DriveHQ cloud storage directly from any apps. Lastly, FileManager supports encrypted folder, which offers ultimate security and privacy. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ is the first Cloud IT Service provider with over 3 million registered users. DriveHQ offers the most efficient and reliable Cloud File Server/WebDAV Drive Mapping service; it is one of the largest FTP/SFTP hosting service providers. DriveHQ's CameraFTP.com division is a leading cloud recording (home/business monitoring) service provider. DriveHQ has offered cloud IT service since 2003. It has over 20 years of solid track record in offering high quality cloud service at a very low price. Our service up-time is over 99.99%. Sign up to get 5GB free storage, or sign up for a free business trial now!

About

FileCentral

Consolidate all your files from various cloud services, apps, and computers into a single, manageable location. Seamlessly transfer documents, photos, and clipboard content between devices wirelessly or via Bluetooth, even without a network connection.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud storage management
  • Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth)
  • Clipboard and content sharing
  • File viewing, printing, and emailing
  • Password and Touch ID security
  • Text file creation and editing
Features
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The ONE Place to Manage Files - Access, Print, Email and Transfer files from Cloud Servers, Other Apps & Devices and your Mac or PC. Transfer your clipboard, images, copied text and files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with one tap - even without a network. Via WiFi or Bluetooth Manage ALL of your Files in One Place • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud & iCloud Drive, DropBox, Evernote, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Share and fetch files from your Mac or PC • Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Move files into folders and use the powerful search function to find them again • View, Print, Email and Zip Files • Rename, duplicate and change the file type • Play Video and Audio files • Secure your files with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Password protect folders • Create and edit text files to store notes and ideas, then share with others, print or copy/paste • Sync your local files with another device via iCloud - seamlessly and automatically Transfer Files and Content to other devices • Add a new printer to your Mac from the available list ("Send to Device @ WePrint") and print any document to your iPhone or iPad as a PDF file • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Bluetooth transfer is as simple as opening FileCentral - no pairing required • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to a friend • Copy a web page address and with just one tap, send it to your colleague Share and Transfer your Photos and Image Files • Save your Album Photos as files • Move Image Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud server, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos • Select multiple photos to send via email Add even More Power - Expand to Convert and Edit PDFs and Print to ALL Printers, not just AirPrint

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FileCentral at 4.7 against DriveHQ File Manager's 4.1. FileCentral also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (88% vs 63%). DriveHQ File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FileCentral asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileCentral holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 88% of FileCentral's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, FileCentral every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus FileCentral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File ManagerFileCentral
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.7 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings929 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.EuroSmartz Ltd

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

FileCentral

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

DriveHQ File Manager

One-time7
  • Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE)$1.99
  • Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE)$3.99
  • Personal Basic Cloud Service$4.99
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  • month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space$12.99
  • Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users$13.99
  • 1-year Personal Cloud Service$47.99
  • Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users$159.99
None

FileCentral

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileCentral free?
FileCentral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or FileCentral?
FileCentral is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while FileCentral averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or FileCentral have ads?
Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor FileCentral shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or FileCentral?
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and FileCentral every 6 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and FileCentral on October 23, 2026.

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