# iUSBFlash vs U8

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U8 at 64% against iUSBFlash's 0%. U8 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). iUSBFlash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iUSBFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.

U8 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U8 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iUSBFlash's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's.

iUSBFlash ships an update every 2 months, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iUSBFlash | U8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iusbflash/id1070828821/reviews) | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-disk/id1554732742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mace Group, Inc./Macally Peripherals](https://appshunter.io/developer/371676204) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### iUSBFlash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iusbflash/id1070828821)

This application allows users to manage and access files on their iStorage devices. It supports various media and document formats, offering playback, sharing, and data transfer capabilities for iPhone and iPad users.

**Highlights:** File management (copy, cut, delete, rename), Media playback (audio, video, photos), Document viewing, Data transmission, DLNA media browsing, Open in third-party apps

**In-app purchases:** none


### U8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-disk/id1554732742)

Transfer and back up any file wirelessly between your mobile devices and computers without using mobile data. Experience ultra-fast speeds for seamless file management and sharing across different platforms.

**Highlights:** Zero-flow wireless file transfer, Ultra-fast transmission speeds (up to 30MB/s), File backup and management, Cross-platform compatibility, Supports various file formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LifeTime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iUSBFlash free?

iUSBFlash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is U8 free?

U8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iUSBFlash or U8?

U8 is rated higher. iUSBFlash averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while U8 averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do iUSBFlash or U8 have ads?

U8 shows ads; iUSBFlash does not.

### Which is updated more often, iUSBFlash or U8?

iUSBFlash ships an update every 2 months, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, iUSBFlash was updated on October 1, 2026 and U8 on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*