Comparison

iExpand vs I

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iExpand

This utility app allows users to read data from microSD cards via a Lightning connector. It supports backing up contacts and copying pictures, functioning as an external storage reader for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • MicroSD card reader functionality
  • Lightning connector compatibility
  • Contact backup
  • Picture copying
  • External data reading
Features
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iExpand-Plus is an operated software of microSD card reader,which is made for Lightning connector.Working with external device,except traditional data reading function,it also can be used for reading data,backup contacts and copying pictures etc.

About

I

Manage all your files on iOS devices with ease. This app allows you to exchange files between different devices and platforms, back up contacts and camera roll, and play media directly from your device. It supports a wide range of document, image, audio, and video file formats.

Highlights
  • File management for iOS devices
  • Cross-device file exchange
  • Contact and camera roll backup
  • Video and music playback
  • Image and document preview
  • Support for various file formats
Features
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The I-USBKey Pro is the best way to manage all your files on iOS devices,Exchanges files with different devices & platforms with ease. 1.Backup Contacts and Camera Roll. 2.Play Videos,Musics. 3.Preview Images,World. Supported File Formats: Document:DOC,XLS,PPT,TXT,else; Image:JPG,JPEG,BMP,GIF,else; Audio:MP3,AAC,AIF,else; Video:MP4,MOV,MKV,AVI,FLV,RMVB,ELSE;

Screenshots

iExpand4 screens
I2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I at 50% against iExpand's 0%. I also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iExpand ships an update every 6 weeks, I every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iExpand versus I: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriExpandI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltdzhong qibiao

Customer experience

iExpand

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

I

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

iExpand

No in-app purchases

None

I

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iExpand free?
iExpand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is I free?
I is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iExpand or I have ads?
Neither iExpand nor I shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iExpand or I?
iExpand ships an update every 6 weeks, and I every 9 days. Most recently, iExpand was updated on November 2, 2026 and I on November 2, 2026.

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