Comparison

iUSB Pro vs USB File

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Backup photos and videos
  • Backup contacts
  • Save media directly to external storage
  • Transfer files between devices
  • Play media from external storage
  • Expand device storage
Features
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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!

About

USB File

Features
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USB File is a simple wired file transfer utility for iPhone and Mac. Install the companion USB File app on your Mac, connect and unlock your iPhone, and you can browse and transfer files and folders directly between your devices. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone • Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac • Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone • Receive files shared from other apps • Browse folders and preview supported files • Share files through the system Share Sheet • Organize and delete files stored in USB File • Use the app without creating an account PRIVATE USB TRANSFERS File contents are transferred directly over USB. They are not sent through Wi-Fi, a local network, the internet, or cloud storage. USB File does not require an account and does not upload your files to a developer-operated server. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Mac running macOS 12 or later • A USB cable that supports data transfer • Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection • The first connection may require you to tap “Trust” on your iPhone Download USB File for Mac: https://apps.ihave.website/usbfile IMPORTANT USB File can only manage files stored in its own Documents directory. It cannot access private files belonging to other apps or the entire iPhone file system.

Screenshots

iUSB Pro1 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iUSB Pro at 9.0 against USB File's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iUSB Pro versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriUSB ProUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd.Gaoming Zhang

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

USB File

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iUSB Pro

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iUSB Pro free?
iUSB Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB File free?
USB File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iUSB Pro or USB File have ads?
Neither iUSB Pro nor USB File shows ads.

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