iBrary Link vs SwitchMemory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBrary Link
Expand your iOS device's storage and transfer files between iOS and computers without Wi-Fi or network. Seamlessly manage, view, and share documents, media, and more. Play content directly from the drive to save internal space.
- Two-way storage (iOS to Mac/PC)
- Wi-Fi and network independent
- Transfer documents, images, video, audio
- Organize, edit, and manage files
- Direct media playback
- File encryption
- Contacts backup and restore
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The iBrary is the ultimate solution for memory expansion on iOS device. It's provides two-way storage between iOS and MAC/PC without Wi-Fi, network signal or battery power. Compatible with virtually all devices featuring a Lightning connector, this ultra-slim and fast flash drive enables users to seamlessly transfer, view and share documents, images, video and audio files between a multitude of gadgets. Organize, edit and manage files across multiple platforms, including iPad, iPhone and more. Play music and videos directly from the freeing up space on your devices. Other features include file encryption, contacts backup-restore,. Whether traveling by airplane for a business trip, stuck in a remote location without reception, or wanting to share photos and videos of a recent vacation, iBrary fits perfectly into any lifestyle.
SwitchMemory
Manage files on external SD cards with this utility. It allows you to copy, move, and back up your contacts directly from your device.
- External SD card reader/writer
- File copy and move
- Contact backup function
- Manage files on SD card
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This is the application for external SD card reader/writer. In addition to the file copy and file move, it has the backup function for contacts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iBrary Link at 1.9 against SwitchMemory's 1.0. iBrary Link also leads on ratings volume (865 vs 1). SwitchMemory's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBrary Link holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBrary Link has 865 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of iBrary Link's written reviews are positive against 31% of SwitchMemory's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iBrary Link ships an update every 4 months, SwitchMemory every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrary Link | SwitchMemory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (865 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. | MS Solutions Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
iBrary Link
SwitchMemory
Bugs and requests
iBrary Link
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when viewing certain file types
- SD card not recognized consistently
- Deleted photos not actually removed
Requested features
3 requests- Improved compatibility with latest iOS versions
- More reliable file transfer and management
- Streamlined user interface
SwitchMemory
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBrary Link
No in-app purchases
SwitchMemory
No in-app purchases
