Comparison

LucidLink vs Hive

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

Head to head
About

LucidLink

This platform enables seamless global file collaboration by reducing latency and traffic to remote storage. It allows teams to work from anywhere on large files and projects in real-time, with enterprise-grade security and a simple setup.

Highlights
  • Real-time global file collaboration
  • High-performance access to large files
  • Enterprise-grade zero-knowledge encryption
  • Flexible workflow adaptation
  • In-app media file preview
  • Direct file sharing to third-party apps
Features
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LucidLink’s cloud-native file streaming platform gives teams and tools instant access to large files, anywhere. LucidLink Mobile extends your team’s shared filespace to iOS and Android. Upload footage from the field, preview project files on the go and keep work moving, all in the same filespace your desktop team works from. • Upload from anywhere: get files from your device into your shared filespace instantly. Your team has access the moment you upload. No more transfers, waiting or separate handoffs. • Preview without downloading: browse, stream and preview files directly in the app. Check shots, review assets and share direct links without pulling files to your device. • Stay organized on the go: create folders, move, rename and delete files directly from your phone. Your filespace stays tidy wherever you're working. • Reliable in the field: never lose progress or need to start over. If your connection drops, LucidLink automatically pauses and resumes your upload when connectivity returns. • Secure by design: keep your data protected with zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML) and permission-aware direct links. The same security model as your desktop filespace, everywhere you work. Sign in with your existing credentials or SSO to get started.

About

Hive

This project management tool centralizes all your work, enabling teams to accelerate progress and maintain organization. The mobile application offers a streamlined experience for on-the-go connectivity, facilitating task management, communication, and project viewing.

Highlights
  • Task assignment and deadline tracking
  • Real-time communication and chat
  • View projects and comment on tasks
  • Direct sync with desktop app
  • Create tasks and projects on-the-go
  • File attachments from phone
Features
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Bring all of your work into one place with Hive, the project management tool that helps teams move faster and stay organized. Our mobile app is built to help teams stay connected on-the-go with a streamlined interface and experience. With features like task assignment, deadline tracking, and real-time communication, Hive helps thousands of teams all over the world get their work done more efficiently and on time. Use the mobile app to easily view projects, comment on tasks, message teammates, and manage your to-do list. Key features: - Direct & ongoing sync with the desktop app - Create tasks and projects on-the-go - Direct and group chat for ease of communication - Attachments that allow files to be uploaded directly from your phone - Ability to comment and tag teammates directly on action cards - Customize your work experience across your projects Learn more at hive.com or email us at help@hive.com for assistance.

Screenshots

LucidLink4 screens
Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hive at 4.1 against LucidLink's 3.4. Hive also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 5). LucidLink's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hive holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hive has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of LucidLink's written reviews are positive against 30% of Hive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LucidLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Hive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LucidLink versus Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidLinkHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.1 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings586 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucidLink Corp.Hive Technology, Inc.

Customer experience

LucidLink

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Hive

All ratings86 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

LucidLink

No in-app purchases

None

Hive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LucidLink free?
LucidLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive free?
Hive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LucidLink or Hive?
Hive is rated higher. LucidLink averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hive averages 4.1 from 86 ratings.
Do LucidLink or Hive have ads?
Neither LucidLink nor Hive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LucidLink or Hive?
LucidLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hive every 2 weeks. Most recently, LucidLink was updated on September 7, 2026 and Hive on September 22, 2026.

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