# i vs PQIReader

The clearest difference is update cadence: PQIReader at every 11 days against i's every 3 months. PQIReader also leads on rating (2.3 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). i's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 6) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PQIReader holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 83 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of i's written reviews are positive against 0% of PQIReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

i ships an update every 3 months, PQIReader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | PQIReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-usb-storer/id1079877477/reviews) | **[2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pqireader/id1142546581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **9.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕雨 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079877476) | [Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/480977683) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-usb-storer/id1079877477)

Access and manage files on USB drives directly from your Apple device. Stream music, watch videos, and view photos stored on your USB flash drive. It also facilitates photo synchronization.

**Highlights:** Open USB Flash Drive files, Stream music, Watch videos, View photos, Sync photos, USB 3.0 card reader compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for transferring files
- 🚀 Fast file transfer between device and computer
- 💡 Useful for expanding storage on iOS devices
- 🔒 Secure data backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unable to recognize external storage device
- 🐛 Buggy performance, files not transferring properly
- 👎 Poor user interface and language translation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to export files
- External storage not detected by app
- Corrupted or lost data after file transfers
- Compatibility issues with iPhone X and newer models

**Requested features**

- Add support for landscape mode
- Improve video playback capabilities
- Allow for better file management and organization
- Provide option to change app language


### PQIReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pqireader/id1142546581)

This utility app allows users to manage photos and videos on their iOS devices. It supports editing videos, backing up media, and playing music. Users can also share their edited videos directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Video editing, Photo and video backup, Music playback, Social media sharing, iOS card reader functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is PQIReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or PQIReader?

PQIReader is rated higher. i averages 2.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while PQIReader averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do i or PQIReader have ads?

Neither i nor PQIReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or PQIReader?

i ships an update every 3 months, and PQIReader every 11 days. Most recently, i was updated on November 6, 2026 and PQIReader on November 3, 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.*