Comparison

DriveHQ File Manager vs Sync with Google 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

Sync with Google Drive

This app automatically backs up your phone's photos and videos to Google Drive, preserving your album and folder structure. It ensures your cloud storage mirrors your device's library, uploading edited media and Live Photos. The service offers a one-way sync, never deleting files from your phone.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Preserves album and folder hierarchy
  • Uploads edited media
  • Supports Live Photos
  • One-way sync to Google Drive
  • Mirror or backup photo library
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Sync for Google Drive synchronizes your phone’s photo library, including the album and folder hierarchy, to Google Drive. For users who like to organize their photos into folders and albums, Sync offers many advantages over uploading your photos and videos to Google Drive and manually recreating your folder structure on Google Drive. - Sync automatically creates folders and albums you may have created in your phone’s photo library on Google Drive. - Uploads the video component for Live Photos. - Uploads the edited versions of photos and videos. - Mirror or backup your photo library. - Synchronize your entire photo library or only certain folders and albums. In summary, each time you run Sync, it will make sure any changes to your phone’s photo library are updated on Google Drive, overwriting, renaming, uploading, and moving items to Google Drive trash if needed. Sync will also NEVER delete any photos from your phone. Sync performs a ONE-WAY sync only, making a folder in your Google Drive account match your phone’s photo library. Any changes made on Google Drive will not be synced to your phone, rather, the changes on Google Drive will simply be overwritten the next time you run a Sync. Free Plan The free plan is limited to syncing up to 3 top-level folders and albums and up to 200 photos. Premium Plan Our affordable premium plan removes all restrictions and unlocks access to all future features. Subscription Pricing and Terms - Annual or monthly subscription billing will start immediately after you subscribe and will auto-renew each year or month. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. - Subscriptions are non-refundable, so please choose this option carefully. - Please refer to the In-App Purchases section for pricing. Terms of Use — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy — https://sync.photosplus.app/privacy.php

Screenshots

DriveHQ File Manager4 screens
Sync with Google Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DriveHQ File Manager at 63% against Sync with Google Drive's 0%. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Sync with Google Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DriveHQ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sync with Google Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DriveHQ File Manager versus Sync with Google Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveHQ File ManagerSync with Google Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrive Headquarters, Inc.Pixegram, LLC

Customer experience

DriveHQ File Manager

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

Sync with Google Drive

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 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
2 purchases

Sync with Google Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DriveHQ File Manager free?
DriveHQ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sync with Google Drive free?
Sync with Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DriveHQ File Manager or Sync with Google Drive?
DriveHQ File Manager is rated higher. DriveHQ File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Sync with Google Drive averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DriveHQ File Manager or Sync with Google Drive have ads?
Neither DriveHQ File Manager nor Sync with Google Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveHQ File Manager or Sync with Google Drive?
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Sync with Google Drive every 2 months. Most recently, DriveHQ File Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sync with Google Drive on October 11, 2026.

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