Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs File Picker

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

File Picker

Access local files and folders directly from supported web applications on your iOS device. This extension enables seamless integration with web apps like VS Code and Photopea, allowing you to read, create, and write to files securely through iOS's built-in permission system.

Highlights
  • File and folder picker for websites
  • MIME type and multiple file support
  • Create, open, and write to files
  • Stream APIs for large files
  • Legacy FileReader interface support
Features
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Access your local files and folders on supported web sites including: vscode.dev, photopea.com, and more! File Picker is a Safari App Extension that implements the File System Access API web standard. This allows any website or web app that uses the standard to access any local files and folders stored on your iOS device. Stay secure with iOS's built in permission system which ensures that only files that you explicitly grant access to can be read or written to by the website. Example Uses: * Write code on the go with Microsoft's Visual Studio Code: Just enable the extension for vscode.dev and you can open files and folders directly from the web app. * Edit PSDs with photopea.com: With the extension enabled, you no longer have to download a new PSD when you save your work, you can save to the opened file directly from the web app. Features: * File picker and folder picker on any website that uses the File System Access APIs * Support for limiting MIME types and multiple files * Opening existing files, creating new files, and writing to opened files * Stream APIs (on supported websites): large files can be read in small chunks and at different positions which saves memory and increases performance * Legacy FileReader interface is also supported Attribution: Icons made by Freepik (freepik.com) from flaticon.com

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens
File Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DriveHQ File Manager at 63% against File Picker's 0%. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). File Picker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. File Picker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DriveHQ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Picker's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus File Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File ManagerFile Picker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.Turing Software, LLC

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

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

File Picker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

File Picker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Picker free?
File Picker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or File Picker?
DriveHQ File Manager is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while File Picker averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or File Picker have ads?
Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor File Picker shows ads.

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