DriveHQ File Manager vs Apollo Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Apollo Cloud
Take control of your digital content with personal cloud storage. Easily share files privately with up to 40 members or publicly via links, with or without passwords. Backup multiple devices and platforms with this simple-to-use solution.
- Personal cloud storage
- Private file sharing (up to 40 members)
- Public link sharing (password protected option)
- Multi-device and multi-platform backup
- Easy setup and use
- New Apollo Cloud 2.0 features
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Storage and Sharing. Reinvented. Take back control of your content. If you are paying monthly fees to public storage companies that seem to keep increasing their rates, look no further. Apollo Cloud makes it easy to share files among family, friends or co-workers. Share privately among 40 members or share links publicly with or without a password. Not only is Apollo great with sharing content but it will backup multiple devices and multiple platforms. The simple to setup and easy to use App has many new features only found on the Apollo Cloud and Apollo Cloud 2 Duo. The new design of Apollo Cloud 2.0 App brings many new features to the already popular Apollo Cloud. The new design was developed from the ground up to take advantage of the processing power of the new Apollo Cloud 2 Duo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DriveHQ File Manager at 4.1 against Apollo Cloud's 2.8. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%). Apollo Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Apollo Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
DriveHQ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 24% of Apollo Cloud's.
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, Apollo Cloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | Apollo Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 2.8 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 23.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC. |
Customer experience
DriveHQ File Manager
Apollo Cloud
In-app purchases
DriveHQ File Manager
- 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
Apollo Cloud
No in-app purchases
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