# i vs BackupBOT

The clearest difference is rating: BackupBOT at 5.0 against i's 2.1. BackupBOT also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). i's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.

BackupBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 83 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | i | BackupBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-usb-storer/id1079877477/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [裕雨 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079877476) | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) |

## 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


### BackupBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154)

Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.

**Highlights:** One-touch photo album backup, Live Photo and iCloud support, Direct recording with pause/resume, PC/Mac file transfer, Offline music and video playback, Read-only drive protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is BackupBOT free?

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

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

BackupBOT is rated higher. i averages 2.1 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while BackupBOT averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do i or BackupBOT have ads?

Neither i nor BackupBOT shows ads.

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

i ships an update every 3 months, and BackupBOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on November 6, 2026 and BackupBOT 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.*