DriveHQ File Manager vs Drive Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Drive Keeper
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Drive Keeper is the simplest way to catalog and manage your external hard drives. Built for filmmakers, photographers, editors, and anyone who lives across multiple drives. Drive Keeper indexes every drive, tracks your backups, and lets you find any file even when the drive isn't plugged in. KNOW WHAT'S ON EVERY DRIVE Plug a drive in once and Drive Keeper builds a complete catalog of every file, every folder, every byte. Storage bars at a glance show capacity, free space, and which drives are filling up. FIND ANY FILE. EVEN OFFLINE. Search across your entire drive library instantly, whether the drive is connected or packed away in a drawer. The fastest way to answer "which drive is that footage on?" NEVER SECOND-GUESS A BACKUP Track which projects are backed up and which aren't. Real-time status across all your drives. No more hoping it copied across. BACKGROUND PROTECTION WHILE YOU WORK Drive Keeper automatically indexes drives the moment they mount and alerts you if a protected folder is removed. Your most important files are watched, so nothing disappears without warning. YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET The companion iOS app lets you browse contents and search your drive library from your iPhone when the drives are back at the office. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Drive Keeper syncs your catalog via your personal iCloud account. No third-party servers. No analytics. No tracking. Your data is yours. DRIVE KEEPER WORKS WITH APFS, HFS+, exFAT, and NTFS-formatted drives. Auto-scan on mount is supported for APFS and HFS+ drives. exFAT and NTFS drives are scanned on demand. Drive Keeper is a one-time purchase with a 14-day free trial. No subscriptions. No upsells. Questions or feedback: stumps_tries8y@icloud.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DriveHQ File Manager at 12.0 against Drive Keeper's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Drive Keeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | Drive Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | Matt Cresswell |
In-app purchases
DriveHQ File Manager
- 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
Drive Keeper
- Drive Keeper Unlock$12.99
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