i vs The FileTransfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Easily manage files on a USB drive connected via a wired connection. Back up and restore photos and contacts directly to and from the USB drive without needing a network connection.
- Connect to USB drive
- File management
- Photo album backup
- Photo album restore
- Contact backup
- Contact restore
- Offline backup
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This APP can connect to a USB drive via a wired connection and manage the files on it. You can back up photo album files to the USB drive and restore them to the photo album, or back up contacts to the USB drive and restore them. Backup can be done without network access;
The FileTransfer
Easily share photos, videos, and documents between your computer and iOS device. Simply open a browser on your computer, navigate to the provided URL, and drag or upload files for a seamless transfer.
- Share photos, videos, and documents
- Transfer between computer and iOS device
- Web browser interface
- Drag and drop file upload
- Wireless transfer
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With The FileTransfer, you can share your photos, videos, and documents between your computer and iOS device. Just open browser and enter the URL provided by The FileTransfer, and drag or upload files to browser, then transfer is completed!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The FileTransfer at 4.0 against i's 2.1. i's advantage is ratings volume (419 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11). 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.
The FileTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 419 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
i ships an update monthly, The FileTransfer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | The FileTransfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (419 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd | Beijing Guanshanjiyue Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
i
The FileTransfer
Bugs and requests
i
Reported bugs
3 issues- Device not recognized or shown as offline
- Corrupted or lost files during transfer
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to create folders and organize files
- Support for more file types beyond photos/videos
- Improved stability and reliability
The FileTransfer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
The FileTransfer
No in-app purchases
