i vs NetTether
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;
NetTether
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Your old PC is sitting there with terabytes of unused storage. NetTether puts it to work. Plug the NetTether dongle into your Windows PC, install the companion client, and this free app turns your phone into a remote control for all that storage — from anywhere in the world. Subscribe to NetTether PRO and enjoy uncapped high-speed forwarding plus 300 GB of high-speed data every month — perfect for 4K streaming, fast downloads, and seamless backups, all at one simple price. NetTether PRO subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each billing period until cancelled. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple Account Settings. Privacy Policy:https://looda.net/privacy Terms of Use:https://looda.net/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against NetTether's 2. i also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). NetTether's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads 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. NetTether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.
i ships an update monthly, NetTether every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | NetTether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (419 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd | AVORA TECH COMPANY LIMITED |
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
NetTether
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
NetTether
- NetTether Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- NetTether Pro Annual$79.901 Year
