DriveHQ File Manager vs DavRoll
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!
DavRoll
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Automatic photo and video backup to your NAS — no subscription and no ads. DavRoll is a free personal app that scans the photo library you authorize to back up new photos and standard videos. It can also back up contacts (as vCard) and PDF documents from folders you choose. Your backup files go only to storage you own or manage, and you can browse and restore them anytime. If the auto-upload app that came with your NAS let you down, DavRoll takes over your photo auto-upload: background sync uploads new photos on its own, failed uploads are retried automatically, and a Wi-Fi-only option keeps your mobile data untouched. Supported storage • NAS — connect via WebDAV or SMB • Self-hosted servers such as Nextcloud — connect via WebDAV • Amazon S3-compatible storage, with setup presets for Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Wasabi, and MinIO • Google Drive • Microsoft OneDrive app folder • Dropbox App Folder • iCloud Drive folders • Back up to one or more destinations at the same time Backup • Manual and background auto sync for photos and standard videos, with automatic retries • Wi-Fi-only upload option to save mobile data • Export contacts as vCard and back up PDF documents from folders you choose • WebDAV and S3 uploads count as successful only after passing SHA-256 checksum verification • Optionally encrypt new WebDAV and S3 photo backups on your device • Optional lossless JPEG XL recompression for WebDAV and S3 JPEG backups — the original JPEG is rebuilt on restore • Preview and approve natural-language organization rules for new photos, with optional bounded event-name suggestions Restore Center • Browse, search, and sort your backups in each configured destination • Restore selected files or supported folders sequentially • Share or delete multiple restored files • Save supported images back to Photos without re-encoding • Conflict-safe naming that never overwrites existing local files Privacy first • Credentials stay in Keychain-backed secure storage on your device • WebDAV and S3 connections are HTTPS-only • Original photos, videos, and backup files are uploaded only to the storage you configure • The optional natural-language organizer sends only instructions, locale, and bounded event-name metadata to the DavRoll API; it does not send photos, filenames, paths, EXIF, or location • Firebase is used only for crash reporting and aggregate analytics • No ads, no ad trackers Privacy policy: https://davroll.nine20.net/en/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DavRoll at none against DriveHQ File Manager's 7. DavRoll also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). DriveHQ File Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. DavRoll asks for nothing beyond the download.
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, DavRoll every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | DavRoll |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | HYOJUNG KIM |
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
DavRoll
No in-app purchases









