iBrary Link vs BoneView
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.
BoneView
Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer files between different devices and platforms seamlessly. Backup important data like contacts and photos, and enjoy media playback directly within the app.
- File management for iOS
- Cross-device file exchange
- Contact and camera roll backup
- Video and music playback
- Image and document preview
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The APP 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 update cadence: iBrary Link at every 4 months against BoneView's every 8 months. iBrary Link also leads on ratings volume (865 vs 218). BoneView's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for iBrary Link against 1.9 for BoneView. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 865 and 218 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of iBrary Link's written reviews are positive against 14% of BoneView's.
iBrary Link ships an update every 4 months, BoneView every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrary Link | BoneView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (865 ratings) | 1.9 (218 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | 218 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 8 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 | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. | 锦才 钟 |
Customer experience
iBrary Link
BoneView
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
BoneView
From 218 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface and simple setup
- 🎯 Effective for viewing trail camera pictures
- 💾 Ability to save, share, and delete photos
- 🔧 Works well with new orange BoneView readers
- ⏱️ Quick access to photos in the field
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to device
- 📵 Requires WiFi despite field use claims
- ⚠️ Poor hardware durability and reliability
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices
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
BoneView
Reported bugs
12 issues- App freezes when deleting multiple pictures
- App crashes mid-photo viewing
- Device goes offline randomly despite active connection
- Pictures fail to load or load error messages
- App crashes when saving photos to camera roll
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- LED indicator not lighting up on device
- Photos display out of chronological order
- Copy and share functions non-functional
- App becomes blurry and unresponsive
- Settings menu unresponsive or inaccessible
- Load content error messages
- Device not detected by app
Requested features
6 requests- Delete photos while viewing individually
- Larger icon options in file mode
- Improved photo ordering by date taken
- Better offline functionality without WiFi
- Regular app updates and maintenance
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- Batch delete functionality
In-app purchases
iBrary Link
No in-app purchases
BoneView
No in-app purchases
