i vs iStick Ultra
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;
iStick Ultra
This utility app facilitates seamless data transfer and backup from your iDevice. It offers automatic app launching, one-touch photo library backup, and secure iCloud import. A read-only mode ensures data integrity and protection against unauthorized modifications.
- Automatic app launch on connection
- One-touch photo library backup
- Import and backup iCloud photos/videos
- Read-only mode for data protection
- Secure login for privacy
- Access app-stored data
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The iStickUltra app utilizes the iAP2 protocol, enabling a range of powerful features, including: • Automatic app launch when connected to your iDevice • One-touch backup of your entire photo library • Import and backup all photos and videos stored in iCloud • Read-only mode prevents data modification or deletion, safeguards against viruses, and allows secure view-only access when sharing with others. • Secure login to ensure your data privacy and protection • Seamless communication with your iDevice to access app-stored data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iStick Ultra at 5.0 against i's 2.1. i's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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.
iStick Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 441 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
i ships an update monthly, iStick Ultra every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | iStick Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (441 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 441 — better | 1 |
| 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 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd | Gopod Group Limited |
Customer experience
i
iStick Ultra
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
iStick Ultra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
iStick Ultra
No in-app purchases
