Comparison

i 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

i

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
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can open the" USB Flash Drive" Apple USB disk files, such as: music, video, photos, can beUSB3.0_ cardreade Apple USB disk and apple devices, sync photos. Photograph

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

i3 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: i at 11.0 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
i versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕雨 程Gaoming Zhang

Bugs and requests

i

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

USB File

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i 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 i or USB File have ads?
Neither i nor USB File shows ads.

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