iExtend+ vs PRIME Wire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iExtend+
Expand your iOS device's storage with this portable flash drive. Seamlessly transfer, view, and manage files between your iPhone/iPad and Mac/PC without needing Wi-Fi or a network signal. Enjoy direct media playback and secure your data with encryption and backup features.
- Memory expansion for iOS devices
- Two-way storage with Mac/PC
- No Wi-Fi or network required
- Direct media playback
- File encryption
- Contacts backup and restore
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The iExtend is the ultimate solution for memory expansion on iOS device. It's provides two-way storage between iOS and MAC/PC without Wi-Fi, network signal. Compatible with virtually all devices featuring a Lightning connector, this ultra-slim and fast flash drive enables users to seamlessly transfer, view and share documents, images, video and audio files between a multitude of gadgets. Organize, edit and manage files across multiple platforms, including iPad, iPhone and more. Play music and videos directly from the freeing up space on your devices. Other features include file encryption, contacts backup-restore.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against iExtend+'s 1.8. PRIME Wire also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (39% vs 6%). iExtend+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of iExtend+'s written reviews are positive against 39% of PRIME Wire's.
iExtend+ ships an update every 7 months, PRIME Wire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iExtend+ | PRIME Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (46 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. |
Customer experience
iExtend+
PRIME Wire
Bugs and requests
iExtend+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
In-app purchases
iExtend+
No in-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
