# Livedrive

> Online backup & cloud storage

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338236137](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338236137)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id338236137`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Livedrive
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (66 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.12
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-15
- **First published:** 2009-12-22
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/livedrive/id338236137)
- **Website:** [http://www.livedrive.com/](http://www.livedrive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.livedrive.com/privacy-policy](http://www.livedrive.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Livedrive is a leading online backup and cloud storage service. It lets you access documents, music, videos, and photos stored on your Windows PC or Mac from anywhere. The desktop software automatically backs up important files to your online account, and the Chrome extension keeps everything synced for quick, secure access on the go.

With Livedrive Mobile for iOS, you can automatically back up photos and videos, view photos in full-screen slideshow mode, view and edit documents anywhere, stream music and video, and share files with friends and family. Note that a Livedrive account is required, and mobile uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite plan.

## Rankings

- #155,762 — Overall
- #78 — tabs backup & restore

## Review summary

User reviews for Livedrive on iOS are mixed. Many praise fast desktop backups and a visually appealing new UI, and some find the iPad video streaming useful. However, a larger share report critical reliability issues: the app crashes or freezes frequently, users cannot open or access their files, and navigation and features are frustrating or missing. Some note updates removed useful UI elements and that bug fixes and updates are sparse. Overall, the app shows promise in speed and media streaming, but stability, file-access reliability, and ongoing support need significant improvement.

### Pros

- Fast backup/upload speeds (desktop app; initial backups quick).
- Visually appealing new app UI.
- iPad app streams video well (good media playback).

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability; app often freezes.
- Inability to open or access files; errors like 'folder is empty' or 'connection to Livedrive failed.'
- Terrible or confusing UI with missing features; navigation and essential functionality lacking.
- Poor/update cadence; bugs persist and updates are infrequent.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id338236137)