i vs DeviceConnector
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;
DeviceConnector
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Introducing the DeviceConnector: Effortlessly toggle between server and direct modes for your device. Simplify device management and enhance your control with this intuitive app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: i at monthly against DeviceConnector's every 25 months. i also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update monthly, DeviceConnector every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | DeviceConnector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (442 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd | Trinix inc. |
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
DeviceConnector
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
DeviceConnector
No in-app purchases
