Comparison

Foldr vs Proton Drive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Foldr

Access, edit, and share all your organization's files from one app. It unifies cloud storage and file servers, offering secure, instant access without VPNs or new accounts. Ideal for seamless document management on the go.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud and file server access
  • Live document editing
  • Document scanning to PDF
  • Secure file sharing
  • Bookmark important files
  • Passkey and 2FA support
Features
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All your files. One app. Anywhere. Access. Edit. Share. Search. Manage. All with a single sign-in. Foldr brings your organisation’s existing file servers and cloud storage together into one fast, secure, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on campus, in the office, or on the move, everything you need is just a tap away. No VPNs. No file juggling. No learning curve. Just instant access to your documents - wherever work happens. Important - A Foldr server is required for this app to work. The app does not provide access on its own. Request a free Foldr server trial at foldr.io/trial. Powerful features, built for real work • No new accounts - Works with your existing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, or Google Workspace • Hybrid cloud, unified - Access file servers, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox in one place • Live document editing - Edit Office documents directly without creating duplicates • Go paperless - Scan documents to PDF with automatic capture and alignment • Secure collaboration - Share files and folders with users inside and outside your organisation • Fast access - Bookmark important files and folders for one-tap access • Security first - Built-in support for Passkeys, Two-Factor Authentication and Active Directory password controls

About

Proton Drive

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Secure link sharing with passwords
  • PIN/biometric protection
  • Offline file access
  • File version history
Features
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Proton Drive provides private and secure storage for your files and photos. With Proton Drive you can protect important documents, automatically back up cherished memories, and access your content across devices. All Proton Drive accounts come with 5 GB of free storage and you can upgrade to up to 1 TB of storage at any time. Trusted by over 100 million users, Proton Drive gives you an end-to-end encrypted vault where only you—and the people you choose—can access your files and photos. Proton Drive features: - Secure storage - Get 5 GB of free encrypted cloud storage with no file size limits. - Share content using secure links with password and expiration settings. - Keep your files and photos safe with PIN or biometric protection. - Access important files and photos even if your device is lost or damaged. Easy to use - Automatically back up photos and videos in their original quality. - Securely organize your cherished memories into albums. - Rename, move, and delete your personal files securely within the app. - Create, edit and collaborate on docs. - View your important files and memories – even when offline. - Restore files with version history. Advanced privacy - Stay private with end-to-end encryption – even Proton can’t view your content. - Secure your metadata, including filenames, sizes, and modification dates. - Protect your content with Swiss privacy laws, the strongest in the world. - Trust in our open-source code that is public and verified by experts. Secure up to 5 GB of free storage for your personal files, photos, and videos with Proton Drive.  Stay ahead with our releases and updates by connecting with us! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protonprivacy - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protonprivacy/ - X/Twitter: https://x.com/ProtonDrive - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonDrive/ Terms of Service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://proton.me/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Foldr3 screens
Proton Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Foldr at 5.0 against Proton Drive's 4.1. Foldr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (53% vs 37%). Proton Drive's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Proton Drive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Foldr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Foldr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Foldr's written reviews are positive against 37% of Proton Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Foldr ships an update every 3 months, Proton Drive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Foldr versus Proton Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoldrProton Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMinnow IT LTDProton AG

Customer experience

Foldr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%

Proton Drive

All ratings1,261 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews909 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral21.8%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

Foldr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Proton Drive

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
  • Issues with offline file access

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic photo/video backup
  • Ability to edit documents within the app
  • Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
  • Linux desktop client

In-app purchases

None

Foldr

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Proton Drive

Subscriptions6
  • Drive Plus 1 month$4.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Proton Unlimited 1 month$14.991 Month
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  • Drive Plus 1 year$47.901 Year
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year)$95.991 Year
  • Proton Unlimited 1 year$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Foldr free?
Foldr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Foldr or Proton Drive?
Foldr is rated higher. Foldr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Proton Drive averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Foldr or Proton Drive have ads?
Neither Foldr nor Proton Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Foldr or Proton Drive?
Foldr ships an update every 3 months, and Proton Drive fortnightly. Most recently, Foldr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Proton Drive on November 8, 2026.

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