# DriveHQ File Manager vs Smart Home Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DriveHQ File Manager at 63% against Smart Home Widgets's 0%. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Smart Home Widgets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Home Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Home Widgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveHQ File Manager has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smart Home Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DriveHQ File Manager | Smart Home Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivehq-file-manager/id467056335/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-widgets/id1587300334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [Pablo Caif](https://appshunter.io/developer/696673500) |

## 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 |


### Smart Home Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home-widgets/id1587300334)

This app allows you to create custom widgets for your iOS devices to control and monitor your HomeKit accessories. Easily manage scenes, switch devices on/off, and view accessory status directly from your lock screen or home screen.

**Highlights:** Custom lock screen widgets for iOS 16, Glanceable accessory status widgets, Medium widgets with multiple attributes, Customizable icons and colors, Activate accessory identify function, Access and control HomeKit scenes, Switch accessories on/off via widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DriveHQ File Manager free?

DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Home Widgets free?

Smart Home Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or Smart Home Widgets?

Smart Home Widgets is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Smart Home Widgets averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DriveHQ File Manager or Smart Home Widgets have ads?

Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor Smart Home Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or Smart Home Widgets?

DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Home Widgets every 2 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Home Widgets on November 3, 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.*