Gabcloud vs Zwind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gabcloud
Access and manage files on your private WebDAV server. This client offers secure login, file uploads/downloads, and broad compatibility with major platforms. It's designed for professionals and privacy-focused users who want full control over their data.
- Secure login via QR code or credentials
- File upload and download
- Compatibility with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud
- Fast and reliable performance
- Secure client file sharing
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Gabcloud is a powerful WebDAV client that gives you full control over your private storage. Whether you’re using a NAS or a self-hosted WebDAV server, Connect makes accessing and managing your files simple, secure, and fast. Designed for professionals, businesses, and privacy-conscious users, Gabcloud turns your server into a personal cloud—no subscriptions, no tracking, no compromises. Key Features: • Secure Login – Connect with QR code or manual credentials • File Management – Upload and Download files • Works with Major Platforms – Compatible with Synology, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more • Fast & Reliable – Optimized for speed and stability • Client Access – Share files and folders with clients securely • Privacy First – No data collection or ads Use your own infrastructure and keep full control of your data. Your files. Your rules. Your cloud.
Zwind
Transform your device into a personal WebDAV server. Access files locally or from cloud storage, manage multiple servers, and enjoy a built-in media player and text editor. Securely share files with others.
- Run multiple WebDAV servers
- Support NetDisks, SMB, local files
- Built-in WebDAV browser
- Integrated media player
- Text editor
- Secure server access
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local WebDAV server and personal content hub. Zwind maps local files, SMB/NAS, cloud drives, RSS/OPML feeds, web media, and Emby libraries into one WebDAV-style resource tree, so files, feeds, web lists, media, and links can be browsed, read, played, streamed, and shared. Zwind is more than a file server or player. It is a lightweight workspace with built-in WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, Bookmarks, and more. Map content into Zwind instead of copying it into the app, then read, play, edit, search, cast, or continue in third-party WebDAV clients and players. Background WebDAV server operation is supported. Start free with one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP for multiple servers, advanced resolvers, and richer content workflows. Selected resolvers can also be unlocked separately. PERSONAL WEBDAV SERVER Create a WebDAV server on your iPhone or iPad. Map local folders or connect SMB, NAS, and cloud storage. Share files over LAN and access them from browsers, players, file managers, or any WebDAV-compatible app. MULTI-SOURCE RESOURCE TREE Bring local folders, SMB/NAS, iOS Files cloud folders, Quark Drive resources, RSS/OPML, web media, and Emby libraries into one unified directory. To you and third-party clients, they open like normal folders. RESOURCE PROJECTION & RESOLVERS Zwind projects feeds, search results, web lists, cloud-drive-like sources, and media libraries into virtual WebDAV directories. Supported resolvers: * RSS Projection: RSS, Atom, podcasts, and OPML imports as readable feed resources. * Quark Search Import: search and save supported Quark Drive shares. * Web Media Projection: parse web media sites into clean virtual folders, so webpage media can be browsed, read, or played like files. * Emby Library Projection: browse Emby libraries as WebDAV directories with metadata, filters, pagination, search, and playback. FEED VIEW Feed View is Zwind’s unified reading layer. Aggregate RSS, Atom, OPML, podcasts, YouTube channels, Reddit communities, and web sources connected through Web Media rules. Articles, images, audio, and video resources can appear together in one subscription timeline. WEB MEDIA PROJECTION With open .wm rules based on the ZWMP open standard, a few lines of declarative configuration can describe how a list page is detected and parsed. Turn webpages into browsable WebDAV directories and enjoy them inside Zwind. BUILT-IN APPS Use WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, and Bookmarks from one place. MEDIA, READING & FILES Play video and music, view images, read Markdown or text, and manage files. Supports queues, minimized playback, Picture in Picture for supported videos, subtitles, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP casting, image zoom, media search, WebDAV URL bookmarks, folder flattening, file actions, and quick previews. SECURITY & CONVENIENCE Zwind’s WebDAV server runs locally on your device. You decide which directories to expose and whether visitors must enter username and password. Server Lock can require a password or Face ID before starting selected servers. PREMIUM The free version can run one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP to run multiple servers, unlock advanced workflows, and use the growing Resolver system. SUPPORT Email: support@zwind.app Privacy Policy: https://zwind.app/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Service: https://zwind.app/Terms_of_Service.html Docs and guides: https://zwind.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gabcloud at 5.0 against Zwind's 3.6. Gabcloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Zwind's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price 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. Zwind sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gabcloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gabcloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zwind has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Gabcloud | Zwind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.6 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gabcloud LLC | Zwind App |
Customer experience
Gabcloud
Zwind
In-app purchases
Gabcloud
No in-app purchases
Zwind
- Zwind VIP - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Zwind VIP - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Emby Library Projection Resolver$6.99
- RSS Projection Resolver$6.99
- Quark Search Import Resolver$6.99
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- Web Media Projection Resolver$6.99
- Zwind VIP - Lifetime(iPhone & iPad)$19.99









