iUSB Pro vs iStick Ultra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iUSB Pro
Expand your Apple device's storage by backing up photos, videos, and contacts to an external device. Capture media directly to external storage and transfer files between devices, including non-Apple ones. Enjoy media stored on your external drive.
- Backup photos and videos
- Backup contacts
- Save media directly to external storage
- Transfer files between devices
- Play media from external storage
- Expand device storage
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This app will allow you to backup photos and contacts, transfer files, take pictures and videos without using internal storage and more. This app will ONLY work with the external backup device it was designed for. If you do not have that device, this app will not do anything. With this app you can: Backup all of your photos and videos with one tap, or select specific photos and videos to backup. Backup all of your contacts. Take pictures and record videos that save directly to your external device without using internal storage on your Apple device. Transfer photos and videos from other devices, including non-Apple devices, to your Apple device. Play movies and television shows saved on your external device. Save files to the external device or transfer files on to your Apple device. If you are looking for a way to expand the storage of your apple device, save the pictures and videos on your apple device, or transfer between devices using different operating systems, this app is the perfect solution. Once you have the recommended external storage device, download this app and get started!
iStick Ultra
This utility app facilitates seamless data transfer and backup from your iDevice. It offers automatic app launching, one-touch photo library backup, and secure iCloud import. A read-only mode ensures data integrity and protection against unauthorized modifications.
- Automatic app launch on connection
- One-touch photo library backup
- Import and backup iCloud photos/videos
- Read-only mode for data protection
- Secure login for privacy
- Access app-stored data
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The iStickUltra app utilizes the iAP2 protocol, enabling a range of powerful features, including: • Automatic app launch when connected to your iDevice • One-touch backup of your entire photo library • Import and backup all photos and videos stored in iCloud • Read-only mode prevents data modification or deletion, safeguards against viruses, and allows secure view-only access when sharing with others. • Secure login to ensure your data privacy and protection • Seamless communication with your iDevice to access app-stored data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iStick Ultra at 5.0 against iUSB Pro's 2.6. iStick Ultra also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). iUSB Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
iStick Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iUSB Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iUSB Pro ships an update every 3 months, iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iUSB Pro | iStick Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd. | Gopod Group Limited |
Customer experience
iUSB Pro
iStick Ultra
Bugs and requests
iUSB Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work on iOS 11 or iPhone 8/X
- Folders show as empty even when files are present
- Can't transfer large videos or lots of small files
- Corrupts SD card and makes it unusable
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Files app on iOS 11
- Improve music playback features
- Add option to open multiple files at once
- Provide better file management tools
iStick Ultra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iUSB Pro
No in-app purchases
iStick Ultra
No in-app purchases
