Comparison

RemoteDisk vs MeshRoute

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

Head to head
About

RemoteDisk

Features
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RemoteDisk turns any S3-compatible bucket or SFTP server into a native drive inside the iOS Files app. Browse, open, edit, and share your remote files from any app that supports Files β€” no separate viewer, no copy-paste workflow. Built natively for iOS 17+ with SwiftUI and Apple's File Provider framework, RemoteDisk feels like iCloud Drive for your own storage. β€” SUPPORTED BACKENDS β€” β€’ Amazon S3 β€’ Cloudflare R2 β€’ Backblaze B2 β€’ DigitalOcean Spaces β€’ MinIO (self-hosted) β€’ Wasabi, Storj, and any S3-compatible endpoint β€’ SFTP servers (password authentication) β€” FILES APP INTEGRATION β€” Every connection appears as a drive in the Files app. Tap a file to stream it, long-press to pin it offline, or drag it between connections. Works with Preview, Markup, Quick Look, and every third-party app that reads from Files. β€” SMART SYNC β€” β€’ On-demand streaming β€” files download only when opened β€’ Pin files and folders for guaranteed offline access β€’ Conflict detection with configurable strategies: server wins, local wins, keep both, or manual resolution β€’ LRU cache eviction keeps your device from filling up β€’ Background refresh keeps metadata current β€” CELLULAR-AWARE β€” Set per-connection policies for cellular data: block sync on cellular, cap file sizes, or allow everything. Never worry about a 2 GB upload draining your plan. β€” SHARE SHEET UPLOADS β€” Send files to a RemoteDisk connection from any app via the iOS share sheet. Upload photos, PDFs, documents, or anything else directly to the destination folder you choose. β€” SECURITY FIRST β€” β€’ Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text β€’ Shared keychain access group so extensions authenticate without re-entering secrets β€’ No telemetry, no analytics, no third-party servers β€” your data goes only between your device and your storage β€” POWER USER FEATURES β€” β€’ Custom endpoint URLs for self-hosted deployments β€’ Multiple connections to the same provider with different credentials β€” LOCALIZATION β€” Full English and Simplified Chinese support with in-app language switching. β€” WHO IT'S FOR β€” β€’ Developers who keep assets in R2 or S3 and want to edit them on iPad β€’ Photographers backing up to B2 or Wasabi who need to preview shots on the go β€’ Homelab users with MinIO or a self-hosted server exposed via SFTP β€’ Anyone who wants their own storage to feel as native as iCloud

About

MeshRoute

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MeshRoute turns nearby Apple devices into a private local network β€” no router, no hotspot, no internet required. Whether you’re gaming with friends, moving files across devices, or networking in a place with no Wi‑Fi, MeshRoute brings every Apple device onto one shared LAN using Apple’s peer-to-peer wireless technology (the same protocol used by AirDrop). WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Host or join a nearby MeshRoute network in seconds β€’ Get a real local IP on every device β€” apps that work on a normal LAN just work β€’ Play local multiplayer games without a shared Wi‑Fi network β€’ Share files with Mesh Drop Box while you’re connected to the same mesh HOW IT FEELS Open MeshRoute, host a network, and let nearby devicces scan and join. Each device gets an address on your private subnet. From there, ping, play, stream locally, or transfer files, all over a direct device-to-device link. BUILT ON APPLE NETWORKING β€’ Peer-to-peer wireless β€’ Standard IPv4 networking for apps you already use β€’ Optional Mesh Drop Box for session-based file sharing between connected peers Privacy-minded by design: traffic stays between your nearby devices. No account required to start a local mesh.* * Purchases and premium features may use App Store billing. Internet is only needed for optional upgrades, not for local mesh networking. Privacy Policy: https://meshroute.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: MeshRoute is a local device-to-device network, not a VPN service. It doesn't route internet traffic, hide your IP, or change your location. There are no servers, relays, or proxies, your data stays directly between your nearby devices. MeshRoute does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data.

Screenshots

RemoteDisk4 screens
MeshRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RemoteDisk at 18.6 against MeshRoute's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. RemoteDisk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and MeshRoute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
RemoteDisk versus MeshRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteDiskMeshRoute
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ™“θ‰― εΌ Routecore LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RemoteDisk

One-time3
  • Buy me an espresso$1.99
  • Buy me a latte$3.99
  • Buy me a flat white$5.99
2 purchases

MeshRoute

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is RemoteDisk free?
RemoteDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshRoute free?
MeshRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RemoteDisk or MeshRoute have ads?
Neither RemoteDisk nor MeshRoute shows ads.

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