Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs ApowerManager

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

ApowerManager

Organize and transfer files between your mobile device and PC with ease. This app allows you to manage photos, music, videos, and contacts, and even includes a photo editor for creative enhancements.

Highlights
  • Manage all file types
  • Transfer files via WiFi or USB
  • Edit photos with filters and effects
  • Built-in music player
  • Delete unwanted data
Features
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ApowerManager is a free file manager app to organize all the files stored on your iPhone or iPad in a simple and clear way. And you can use it to transfer photos, music, videos and other files between mobile device and PC easily. Features: Manage data This file organizer allows you to easily manage all the files, including pictures, videos, music, documents and contacts. With its intuitive interface, you can immediately find the files whenever you need. Additionally, you can delete all the unwanted data with one touch. Transfer files This file transfer app enables you to freely transfer contacts, music, photos and various types of data from iPhone or iPad to PC and vice versa. You can choose to connect your mobile device to the computer either through WiFi or via USB cable. Edit Photos It has an amazing photo editor which empowers you to add interesting filter, effect, mosaic, emoji or text to the images. Besides, you can flip, crop, blur or draw the pictures as you like. And you can even make collage with different photos. Enjoy Music ApowerManager provides you the best experience to enjoy the music. Not only can it show all the songs, including iTunes music, with clear tabs, but also play music according to the order you like with its built-in music player. And you can sort the music or add favorite songs at ease.

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens
ApowerManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApowerManager at none against DriveHQ File Manager's 7. ApowerManager also leads on ratings volume (329 vs 9) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for DriveHQ File Manager against 4.3 for ApowerManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ApowerManager has 329 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 81% of ApowerManager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus ApowerManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File ManagerApowerManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.3 (329 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9329 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.Apowersoft Limited

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

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

ApowerManager

All ratings329 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews565 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

DriveHQ File Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ApowerManager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on launch
  • Inability to delete selected files without full deletion
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add default file sharing options
  • Improve music/ringtone management capabilities
  • Expand support for newer iOS versions
  • Introduce a dark mode option

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

ApowerManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApowerManager free?
ApowerManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or ApowerManager?
ApowerManager is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ApowerManager averages 4.3 from 329 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or ApowerManager have ads?
Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor ApowerManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or ApowerManager?
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and ApowerManager every 2 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and ApowerManager on November 2, 2026.

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