Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs @Drive

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

@Drive

Store, play, and transfer files across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This app offers seamless synchronization via iCloud, supports numerous file formats for playback and editing, and includes features like a built-in text editor and PDF viewer.

Highlights
  • Cross-device file storage
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Multiple file format support
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Built-in text editor
  • PDF document viewer
  • File compression and decompression
Features
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Store, play and transfer files between your iPhone, iPad and now even your Mac with @Drive! It's much more than a simple hard drive: you can play, edit and compress files on all your devices, then send them to your friends by mail or share them through your social networks. @Drive allows you to play files in many formats, watch videos and pictures and view PDF-files as if they were books. The most amazing thing is that your files will be automatically synchronized between your iPhone, iPad and Mac thanks to iCloud, so you can access them anytime and everywhere with just a few touches. Everything works smoothly, @Drive has a very well studied and cool design to make your life easier. And that's not all... discover all the awesome features of @Drive. Download it now, it's free! @Drive includes: - An awesome hard drive for your iPhone and iPad, and now even for Mac! - A file server to access your files and transfer them wirelessly with WebDAV and browser support. - iCloud integration to share files between your devices. - Many file types supported. You can play most videos and images. - The possibility to use the “Open in” feature on all files by pressing on its icon to: preview, print and share files between applications (Pro Version). - A built in text editor with many advanced features. - A PDF document viewer. - The possibility to compress and uncompress files with many formats. - The capability to edit files, copy and move them easily just pressing continuously over the files to edit them. - A cool black translucent design. - A rotatable interface to adapt to all situations. - A shaking control to hide the menus or go back to the main screen. - A design thought to memorize and adapt to your preferences. - The possibility to upgrade to a Pro version of the App with an In-App Purchase. - It is available in various languages, including: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan. Contact: mobile@evolutive.co Website: https://evolutive.co/

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens
@Drive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DriveHQ File Manager at every 2 months against @Drive's every 5 months. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%). @Drive's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads 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 @Drive 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for DriveHQ File Manager against 4.2 for @Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: @Drive has 45 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 50% of @Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, @Drive every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus @Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File Manager@Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings)4.2 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings945 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
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 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.Evolutive Apps S.L.

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

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

@Drive

All ratings45 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

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

@Drive

One-time1
  • @Drive Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is @Drive free?
@Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or @Drive?
@Drive is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while @Drive averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or @Drive have ads?
Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor @Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or @Drive?
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and @Drive every 5 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and @Drive on November 1, 2026.

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