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Disk Drill 3 is a popular file recovery program that is specifically designed with macOS and iOS devices in mind. Whereas many of today's solutions focus on the Windows operating system, Disk Drill 3 is a great solution for today's millions of Mac users.

Understanding the different versions

As its name suggests, Disk Drill 3 is the third iteration of this ultra-reliable file recovery solution. It's initially available to all users as a free download – although the paid version provides some added functionality that isn't available in the free download. To find out which one is right for you, consider the following caveats of each version:

- The basic or free version of Disk Drill 3 includes access to the recovery vault as well as recovery protection. You can even recover data that has been previously protected. Finally, you can backup failing disks and preview all of your available recovery options.

- Additionally, there is a version of Disk Drill 3 that is available from the App Store. With a cost of $39.99, it includes family sharing, but it lacks many of the features seen with Disk Drill Pro.

- Disk Drill Pro, which is priced at $89, provides support for one user across three different devices. It provides quick and deep scanning as well as lost partition searching and support for rebuilding the HFS+ catalog. It also includes S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and bootable recovery. Finally, Disk Drill Pro supports all media types and file systems.

- A fourth version also exists, dubbed Disk Drill Enterprise, with a price tag of $399. This version provides support for an unlimited amount of users and devices along with priority troubleshooting and technical support.

Examining the core functionality

Disk Drill even lets you create a recovery disk and boot to an external drive instead of your typical, internal Mac disk. This is great for diagnosing drive errors when you can't normally access your Mac's hard drive.

For the majority of users, it's best to start with the basic, free version of Disk Drill 3. Not only does this give you an idea of what you can expect from the other, paid versions, but you'll actually be able to see the files that are unrecoverable with your current version. Since they're clearly marked with a unique icon, you'll know exactly which files you can restore and which will require an upgraded version of Disk Drill.

It's also important to note that the developers of Disk Drill 3 update their software on a regular basis. As you can see, this is the third iteration of their popular data recovery suite. Not only do they have years of experience behind their brand and product, but they're actively updating their software to meet the evolving needs of the 21st century and beyond.

To find out even more information on Disk Drill, including details on any of the other products and services they provide for both Mac and Windows operating systems, please visit their official website at www.cleverfiles.com.