Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs Cloud File Explorer

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

Cloud File Explorer

Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. This app allows for efficient file operations, organization, and local file management, including encryption and compression.

Highlights
  • Access multiple cloud drives
  • File upload, download, delete, rename
  • Create new files and folders
  • Local file management
  • File encryption
  • Zip compression and extraction
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
Features
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Cloud File Explorer is an excellent cloud storage file explorer. Now network drive everywhere, in life and work, we often file the documents stored in the cloud server, such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive,Box,Mega,Yandex, and so on. Cloud File Explorer is a powerful cloud server can access many clients, you can access dozens of cloud servers, greatly save time. Specifically as follows: **** Support iCloud Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, cut, mail files. **** Supports Dropbox, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support OneDrive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support for Google Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support Box, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Facilitate and efficient manage local files. * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Encryption folder, protect your files * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and Cancel all operate * Transferring files by wifi and iTunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Open email attachments * Photo import Supported * Open files in other applications * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens
Cloud File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DriveHQ File Manager at 4.1 against Cloud File Explorer's 3.3. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 21%) and ads (none vs shown). Cloud File Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Cloud File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DriveHQ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 21% of Cloud File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus Cloud File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File ManagerCloud File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.锦文 游

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

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

Cloud File Explorer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative71.4%

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
1 purchases

Cloud File Explorer

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud File Explorer free?
Cloud File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or Cloud File Explorer?
DriveHQ File Manager is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cloud File Explorer averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or Cloud File Explorer have ads?
Cloud File Explorer shows ads; DriveHQ File Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or Cloud File Explorer?
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Cloud File Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cloud File Explorer on October 17, 2026.

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