# i vs CreativeDrive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: i at 80 against CreativeDrive's 8. i also leads on review sentiment (12% vs 0%). CreativeDrive's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for i against 2.1 for CreativeDrive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 80 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of i's written reviews are positive against 0% of CreativeDrive's.

i ships an update every 3 months, CreativeDrive every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | CreativeDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-usb-storer/id1079877477/reviews) | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativedrive/id1165311843/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **11.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 70 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) | [j5create](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165311842) |

## 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


### CreativeDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creativedrive/id1165311843)

Manage all your files on iOS devices with ease. Exchange files between devices, back up photos and contacts, and play multiple media formats. Supports a wide range of image, audio, video, and document file types.

**Highlights:** File exchange between devices, Backup and restore photos/contacts, MicroSD card support, Multiple media format playback, Subtitle support for videos, Document management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is CreativeDrive free?

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

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

i and CreativeDrive are both rated 2.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 80 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do i or CreativeDrive have ads?

Neither i nor CreativeDrive shows ads.

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

i ships an update every 3 months, and CreativeDrive every 4 months. Most recently, i was updated on July 5, 2026 and CreativeDrive on September 16, 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.*