# Transcend Smart Reader

> External storage expansion and file management for iOS devices via SD card reader. (iPhone/iPad app by Transcend Information, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcend-smart-reader/id1148835506 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Transcend Information, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/460943104)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2016-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcend-smart-reader/id1148835506/reviews.md

## What is Transcend Smart Reader?

Transcend Smart Reader app is designed to work with RDA2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to expand storage capacity with external SD or microSD card. 

Features:
•	Auto-launch app when plugged in RDA2 card reader
•	All-in-one browser: Photo Viewer, Video Player, Music Player and Document Pre-viewer
•	Efficient file management between Apple devices and RDA2 card reader
•	Instant backup of Camera Roll through RDA2 card reader
•	Real-time storage information display

## Key features

- Expand iPhone/iPad storage with SD/microSD cards
- All-in-one media and document viewer
- Efficient file management
- Instant Camera Roll backup
- Real-time storage information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcend-smart-reader/id1148835506/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 忠實客戶求救！

*2024-03-28, version 1.6*

我的讀卡機用了很久！都很好用！我也介紹許多人去買，但換了iPhone 15 變成C Type 接頭，原先用Light 接頭的讀卡機，就沒辦法用了，就算裝上C Type 轉接頭，讓讀卡機接上手機也讀不到讀卡機了

### 3/5 — mp3 support !!!

*2024-02-06, version 1.6*

This device is mp3 play capable to iPhone se3?

### 3/5 — google驗證過不了

*2023-10-21, version 1.6*

趕快更新不要放生

### 1/5 — Can perform anything in background.

*2023-06-05, version 1.6*

First I don’t know why they even need a software to open this.

1. With update should have have just opened in default files of ios. 

2. Doesn’t let do anything in background. And can’t handle huge files. Also needs update to work properly in new phone.

### 1/5 — A fonctionné une fois !

*2023-05-31, version 1.6*

Première utilisation rien a dire.
Malheureusement maintenant message d’erreur dès la connexion ! Donc inutilisable, j’ai perdu 35€

### 3/5 — Нужна помощь!

*2023-03-01, version 1.6*

Здравствуйте! При открытии приложения стало всплывать вот такое окно «Не удалось выполнить необходимую инициализацию, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с вашим дилером для получения дополнительной информации.» Что делать? Приложение не видит флешку, работать с ним не получается

### 1/5 — Don't work!

*2023-02-26, version 1.6*

Don't work with genuine Apple card reader purchased from Apple directly! Cant now delete it!

### 2/5 — Приложение - на доработку!

*2022-09-19, version 1.6*

К большому сожалению, не распознает видео файлы на sd карте. Соответственно, их нельзя загрузить на смартфон. Нет предпросмотра фотографий в общем списке. А выбирать их по дате и времени, не видя самой картинки, крайне не удобно. При открытии файла изображения, цвет иконок с возможными действиями (возврат к предыдущему окну или отправка файла) сливается с белым фоном верхней панели!

### 1/5 — Funtioniert NICHT

*2021-11-14, version 1.6*

schade ums Geld
werde Transcent komplett boykottieren.

### 5/5 — 很好用

*2021-03-11, version 1.6*

目前使用狀況很良好。非常方便。

目前發現使用完全空白的記憶卡可以一鍵儲存所有照片影片到記憶卡，速度也算很快。
但是儲存過去以後，手機內的照片還是要自己刪除，否則下次選一鍵複製又回從第一張開始複製。

## Frequently asked questions about Transcend Smart Reader

### What does the Transcend Smart Reader app do?

This app works with the RDA2 card reader to expand the storage capacity of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch using external SD or microSD cards. It allows you to view and manage files stored on these cards directly from your Apple device.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include an all-in-one browser for photos, videos, music, and documents, efficient file management between your Apple device and the card reader, instant backup of your Camera Roll, and real-time display of storage information.

### Is the Transcend Smart Reader app free to use?

Yes, the Transcend Smart Reader app is free to download and use. The provided data indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It requires the RDA2 card reader to function for storage expansion.

### How can I use this app to expand my iPhone storage?

You can expand your iPhone storage by inserting an SD or microSD card into the compatible RDA2 card reader, then plugging the reader into your iPhone. The Transcend Smart Reader app will allow you to access and manage files on the card, effectively increasing your available storage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2018-12-17

1. iPhone SE probabilistic backup failure fixed.
2. Reading file abnormal after backup function fixed.
3. UI abnormal after photo restore fixed.
4. Compressing an existing folder into a ZIP file and decompressing it failure fixed.
5. Fixed the problem that progress bar will not move when the video is saved to the external storage.

### 1.5 — 2018-09-17

1. Issue of video recording fixed.
2.Issue of UI display fixed.
3.End user license agreement added.

### 1.4 — 2018-04-18

* System performance optimization.
* Support new video and photo format on iOS 11.
* Known issue fixed.

### 1.3 — 2017-10-05

1. Photo display issue fixed.
2. Random crash issue fixed.
3. System stability improved.

### 1.2.2 — 2016-12-30

Bug fixed.

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