Microsoft OneDrive vs Iron Gate Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microsoft OneDrive
Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.
- Automatic photo and video backup
- File sharing and management
- Document scanning and editing
- Offline file access
- Personal Vault for enhanced security
- Version history and ransomware recovery
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Microsoft OneDrive keeps your photos, videos, and files backed up, protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. The OneDrive app lets you view and share OneDrive files, photos, and videos with friends and family. You can use the app to automatically back up your phone's photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free cloud storage or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription to get up to 1 TB. Microsoft OneDrive Features: Back up photos and videos • Automatic photo and video backup when you turn on Camera Upload • View photos and videos on your phone, computer, and web browser File sharing and management • Share files, photos, videos, and albums with friends and family • Get notifications when a shared document is edited • Set password-protected or expiring sharing links* • Access entire folders on the app even when there is no internet connection* Scan • Scan and save documents, business cards, receipts, whiteboards, and more • Mark up, sign, and send docs right from the OneDrive mobile app Search • Search docs by name or content Security • Personal Vault lets you protect your important files with identity verification • Restore documents with version history on all files • Ransomware detection and recovery* Works with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook • Back up, view, and save your Office documents. • Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive. • Edit documents offline and save them once you are back online Upgrade to a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription: • 1TB of storage (1TB of storage per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription) • Access OneDrive premium features • Get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch • Install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on PCs or Macs. • Bigger personal vault • Keep your shared files, folders and photos more secure by giving others access for a limited period of time • Ransomware detection and recovery • Offline Folders: Stay productive and access entire folders even when there is no internet connection • Increase your sharing limit and share 10x content per day with friends and family You can also purchase additional cloud storage only, with a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription. This is enough cloud storage for 32,000 photos (9 MP JPEG photos) or 132,000 documents (.7 MB Office files). To make an in-app purchase of a Microsoft 365 Basic, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family subscription: open the app, tap the Me tab, then tap Get More Storage or the Go Premium diamond icon. Subscriptions begin at $1.99 a month in the US, and can vary by region. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your Apple ID and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. To manage your subscriptions or to disable auto-renewal, after purchase, go to your Apple ID account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled or refunded during the active subscription period. Using this OneDrive app for work or school For you to sign into your work or school account on OneDrive, your organization needs to have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan. Privacy This app is provided by Microsoft. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or its affiliates maintain facilities. Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539. Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246338. Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814. *Requires Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription
Iron Gate Go
This app allows construction and industrial companies to document daily meetings and conduct field training using a next-generation safety system. It enables access to training courses and meeting forms, facilitates quick form completion with stylus input, and collects signatures digitally. All data is securely synced to the cloud.
- Access training courses and meeting forms
- Conduct daily safety meetings
- Fill out forms with finger or stylus
- Collect digital signatures
- Cloud data synchronization
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The Iron Gate Go app is the easiest way for construction and industrial companies to document daily meetings and give trainings in the field, using the next-generation "V3" Iron Gate Safety System. • Use all of your training courses and meeting forms on the Go • Hold daily safety meetings and fill out meeting forms quickly using your finger or Apple pencil • Pass the iPad around to get everyone's signature • Keep your data synced up in the cloud PLEASE NOTE that if you are on an Iron Gate V2 system you will need to download our "Iron Gate Live" app instead. Please consult with your Iron Gate representative if you are not sure which app you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft OneDrive at 4.7 against Iron Gate Go's 1.0. Microsoft OneDrive also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (487K vs 1). Iron Gate Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Iron Gate Go asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 487K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, Iron Gate Go every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft OneDrive | Iron Gate Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (487K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 487K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 356 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | IRON GATE SAFETY LLC |
Customer experience
Microsoft OneDrive
Iron Gate Go
Bugs and requests
Microsoft OneDrive
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing or corrupted files
- Inability to access offline files
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
- Improve photo/video organization and sorting
- Enhance PDF markup capabilities
- Allow customization of default save locations
- Integrate better with iOS Files app
Iron Gate Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB$0.991 Month
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.991 Month
- Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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- Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
- Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
- OneDrive + 100$27.99
Iron Gate Go
No in-app purchases
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