# DriveHQ File Manager vs FileCentral

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DriveHQ File Manager | FileCentral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivehq-file-manager/id467056335/reviews) | **[4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral/id1023599294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) |

## What reviewers say

### DriveHQ File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivehq-file-manager/id467056335)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Personal Basic Cloud Service | $4.99 | one-time |
| month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space | $12.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1-year Personal Cloud Service | $47.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users | $159.99 | one-time |


### FileCentral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral/id1023599294)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*