iBrary Link vs i
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.
i
Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer documents, photos, music, and videos between different devices and platforms. Offers backup for contacts and camera roll, and supports a wide range of file formats.
- File management for iOS
- Cross-platform file exchange
- Backup contacts and camera roll
- Play videos and music
- Preview images
- Supports wide file formats
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The i-FlashDevice is the best way to manage all your files on iOS devices,Exchanges files with different devices & platforms with ease. 1.Backup Contacts and Camera Roll. 2.Play Videos,Musics. 3.Preview Images,World. Supported File Formats: Document:DOC,XLS,PPT,TXT,else; Image:JPG,JPEG,BMP,GIF,else; Audio:MP3,AAC,AIF,else; Video:MP4,MOV,MKV,AVI,FLV,RMVB,ELSE;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: i at 2.3 against iBrary Link's 1.9. i also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
i holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 865 and 789 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of iBrary Link's written reviews are positive against 15% of i'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, i every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrary Link | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (865 ratings) | 2.3 (789 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | 789 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. | ShenZhen 0101 Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
iBrary Link
i
User reviews
iBrary Link
From 865 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Quick file transfer
- 💡 Useful for viewing trail cam photos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- ⚠️ Unreliable file transfer
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
i
From 789 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Cool app
- 🚀 Able to transfer files directly
- 📸 Can take photos/videos within the app
- 🗄️ Useful for backing up files
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Doesn't work with newer devices/iOS versions
- 🤖 Poor software quality and buggy
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
- 📂 Issues with file management and deletion
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
i
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to device
- Corrupted files after transfer
- Inconsistent behavior when viewing media
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more file types
- Improve video playback functionality
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting
- Optimize app for latest iOS versions
In-app purchases
iBrary Link
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
