DriveHQ File Manager vs Cloud Drive Client
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!
Cloud Drive Client
Connect to your enterprise cloud storage and manage files securely from your iOS device. Access, organize, and share documents with optimized business efficiency.
- Enterprise cloud storage connection
- Secure file management
- File access and sharing
- Optimized for business efficiency
- iOS device compatibility
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Easily connect to your enterprise cloud storage with Cloud Drive. Enter your Access Point and manage, access, and share files securely from your iOS device. Optimized for business efficiency and security
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloud Drive Client at none against DriveHQ File Manager's 7. Cloud Drive Client also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). DriveHQ File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Cloud Drive Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Drive Client holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cloud Drive Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, Cloud Drive Client every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | Cloud Drive Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | Gladinet, Inc. |
Customer experience
DriveHQ File Manager
Cloud Drive Client
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
Cloud Drive Client
No in-app purchases
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