iBrary Link vs AirLink Control
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.
AirLink Control
Manage your home Wi-Fi network with this intuitive application. Personalize your network experience, control connected devices from a central dashboard, and access advanced features like parental controls and device prioritization.
- Home network control
- Device management dashboard
- Parental controls
- Security features
- Device prioritization
- Personalized Wi-Fi experience
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Take control of your home network with AirLink Control. Personalize your home Wi-Fi experience with this easy to navigate application. Control all the devices in your home network from the main dashboard and use additional features in the main menu. Take advantage of parental controls, protecting your devices with security features, and setting device priorities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirLink Control at 100% against iBrary Link's 16%. AirLink Control also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9). iBrary Link's advantage is ratings volume (865 vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). 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.
AirLink Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBrary Link has 865 ratings behind it against 20, 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 100% of AirLink Control's.
iBrary Link ships an update every 4 months, AirLink Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrary Link | AirLink Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (865 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 865 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. | Air Link Rural Broadband, LLC |
Customer experience
iBrary Link
AirLink Control
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
AirLink Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBrary Link
No in-app purchases
AirLink Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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