Comparison

zDrivePro vs ColdCopy

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

Head to head
About

zDrivePro

Features
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zDrivePro is designed to let you use your iPhone like a portable hard drive in your pocket: files reside in the app's own space; from here they are listed, previewed, and managed. WHAT IT DOES? • Drag and drop files from your Mac to the zDrivePro space in Finder → Device → Files tab when connected via USB or Wi-Fi. • Import photos and videos from the gallery with "Add from Gallery"; import suitable files back to your gallery with "Save to Photos". • Full-screen gallery for photos and videos; quick preview for other files. • Share and delete files; list or grid view, sort by name/type/date/size. • Lock with optional Face ID / Touch ID or app passcode — authenticate when unlocking after exiting the app. STORAGE SUMMARY See in-app usage, free space on the device, total number of files, and distribution by type all in one screen. IMPORTANT Deleting zDrivePro from your iPhone will permanently delete all files within the app. Regularly copy important data to your Mac or a trusted backup.

About

ColdCopy

Features
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ColdCopy backs up your iPhone photos, videos, contacts, and calendars directly to a USB drive or NAS — no cloud, no subscription, no internet required. Just plug in your drive and tap Back Up. ColdCopy copies only what's new, skipping files you've already transferred. Your originals stay on your iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN BACK UP • Photos and videos (HEIC, RAW, Live Photos, videos) • Contacts • Calendars FEATURES • Offline-first — works with zero internet connection • Smart deduplication — never copies the same file twice • USB and SMB (NAS / network drive) support • HEIC to JPEG conversion on the fly • Transfer history with per-file status • Home screen widget showing your last backup • Filter by year, date range, album, or hand-pick files • Drive management — rename drives, view coverage per drive PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Unlimited files per day (Free: 50 files/day) • No ads • RAW file backup included • Back up all selected files in one go ColdCopy is built for people who want their photos safe without giving them to a cloud service. Your files go from your iPhone to your drive — that's it. Support: lidavi.com/coldcopy

Screenshots

zDrivePro4 screens
ColdCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ColdCopy at weekly against zDrivePro's monthly. zDrivePro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

zDrivePro ships an update monthly, ColdCopy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
zDrivePro versus ColdCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzDriveProColdCopy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMESUT ASLIDAVI Technologies Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

zDrivePro

No in-app purchases

None

ColdCopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zDrivePro free?
zDrivePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColdCopy free?
ColdCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do zDrivePro or ColdCopy have ads?
Neither zDrivePro nor ColdCopy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, zDrivePro or ColdCopy?
zDrivePro ships an update monthly, and ColdCopy weekly. Most recently, zDrivePro was updated on October 18, 2026 and ColdCopy on October 8, 2026.

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