Comparison

iBrary Link vs i

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

i

Expand your iOS device's storage with this flash drive. Seamlessly transfer, view, and manage files between your iOS devices and computers without Wi-Fi or a network signal. Features include file encryption and contact backup.

Highlights
  • Memory expansion for iOS devices
  • Two-way storage transfer (iOS/MAC/PC)
  • File transfer without Wi-Fi or network
  • Organize, edit, and manage files
  • File encryption
  • Contacts backup and restore
Features
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The i-EasyDisk 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, and video streaming via Airplay, 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, i-EasyDisk fits perfectly into any lifestyle.

Screenshots

iBrary Link2 screens
i2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: i at 3.0 against iBrary Link's 1.9. i also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). iBrary Link's advantage is ratings volume (865 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

i holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBrary Link has 865 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of iBrary Link's written reviews are positive against 20% of i's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBrary Link ships an update every 4 months, i every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iBrary Link versus i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBrary Linki
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (865 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.2% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings865 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.18.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd.岚 丁

Customer experience

iBrary Link

All ratings865 ratings
Positive20.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative73.9%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative80.3%

i

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iBrary Link

No in-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBrary Link free?
iBrary Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBrary Link or i?
i is rated higher. iBrary Link averages 1.9 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while i averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iBrary Link or i have ads?
Neither iBrary Link nor i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBrary Link or i?
iBrary Link ships an update every 4 months, and i every 2 months. Most recently, iBrary Link was updated on October 11, 2026 and i on October 6, 2026.

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