Dropshare vs Ugh! Storage

Dropshare makes it easy to upload and share files from your iPhone or iPad using storage you already trust. Upload files, photos, videos, and more, then instantly get a download link you can share anywhere. Whether you want to use your own server, S3-compatible storage, or popular cloud services, Dropshare gives you a faster and more flexible file sharing workflow on iOS. Why Dropshare: • Share files quickly via download URL • Upload from Photos, Files, or the Share Extension • Upload one file, multiple files, or ZIP archives • Sync upload history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Use custom domains and supported URL shorteners • Create custom download pages matching your personal or professional identity • Supports Shortcuts for faster automation Supported storage providers include cloud, file, image, and protocol-based services such as: Cloud Storage: • Amazon S3 • S3 API-compatible services (including OpenStack Swift, DreamObjects, and more) • Backblaze B2 • Rackspace Cloud Files • Filebase • Scaleway Object Storage • Linode Object Storage • Microsoft Azure Blob Storage • IDrive e2 • MinIO • Alibaba Object Storage • Bunny Storage • Contabo Object Storage • DigitalOcean Spaces • Google Cloud Storage • Hetzner Object Storage • MEGA Object Storage File Storage: • Google Drive • Box • Dropbox • OneDrive • pCloud • Nextcloud • Horizon • Zoho WorkDrive • Koofr • kDrive • Fastmail Files Image Storage: • Flickr • ImgBB • Imgur • vgy.me • Lensdump Protocol Services: • SCP over SSH • FTP / FTPS • SFTP • WebDAV Dropshare also supports URL shorteners including Rebrandly, Bitly, short.io, and more. dsh.re is the built-in shortener and also supports custom domains. Technical notes: • SCP, FTP / FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV require a working server account. Password or SSH key authentication may be required. • S3 API-compatible services such as OpenStack Swift and DreamObjects are supported. See the User Guide for setup details. • Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Nextcloud, Koofr, Horizon, Fastmail Files, and kDrive require an account with the respective provider. • Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Rackspace Cloud Files, Scaleway Object Storage, Linode Object Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Alibaba Object Storage, Bunny Storage, Contabo Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud Storage, Hetzner Object Storage, MEGA Object Storage, and MinIO may require a paid plan depending on the provider. End User License Agreement: https://dropshare.app/eula/

Ugh! Storage turns a Raspberry Pi 5 into your personal cloud — encrypted, subscription-free, and yours forever. Your photos and files sync to hardware in your home, not a server farm you'll never see. WHY UGH! STORAGE No monthly fee. Ever. You already paid when you bought the Pi. Your storage grows when you want — just swap in a bigger drive. No family-tier upgrades. No "you're out of space" emails at 2 AM. Your files are encrypted on your device before they leave it. The server on your Pi never sees them in plaintext — and neither do we. You hold the keys. WHAT'S INSIDE • Automatic photo backup with duplicate detection • Full file manager: folders, drag-and-drop, preview, share links • End-to-end AES-256 encryption • AI search: find photos by what's in them, search videos by transcript • Built-in OCR — search text inside scanned documents • Spotlight integration: find a file from your iPhone home screen • Home-screen widget showing storage usage at a glance • Share sheet extension — send anything from any app to your cloud • Document scanner with perspective correction • Offline mode: browse cached files without a connection • Face ID / Touch ID lock • Native macOS app with proper menus, keyboard shortcuts, and windows • Guided setup over Bluetooth — no terminal, no SSH, no command line WHAT YOU NEED • Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe SSD (1TB+ recommended) • Wi-Fi or Ethernet • This app — that's it The app walks you through assembling, flashing, and pairing — step by step, no terminal required. First-time setup takes about 20 minutes. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Zero-knowledge encryption: your data is encrypted with keys only you hold • No tracking of your content, no analytics on your files • Access tokens stored in the iOS Keychain • HTTPS-only with strict certificate validation • Apple Privacy Manifest (2024+ compliance) • Biometric lock prefers Face ID / Touch ID only — never falls back to passcode WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone with cloud subscription fatigue • Privacy-conscious families • Photographers with terabyte-scale libraries • NAS users wanting a simpler, native iPhone + Mac experience • Developers and self-hosting enthusiasts • Anyone who owns a Raspberry Pi and wants to put it to work VERSION 2.0 HIGHLIGHTS New guided setup flow. Smoother browsing. Off-thread encryption for large uploads. Background uploads that actually finish overnight. Fully native macOS app. Full Apple Privacy Manifest. Over 40 reliability and privacy fixes. FREE. NO TIERS. NO ADS. The app is free. No in-app purchases. No "premium" tier. You already paid for your storage when you bought the Pi.