iExpand vs iXflash Cube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- MicroSD card reader functionality
- Lightning connector compatibility
- Contact backup
- Picture copying
- External data reading
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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.
iXflash Cube
This app facilitates automatic backup of photos and videos from your Apple devices to a connected storage accessory. It allows you to view and restore content from the accessory, and also access files stored within the app itself, even without the accessory connected. The device charges while backing up.
- Automatic backup initiation
- Simultaneous device charging
- One-touch photo/video backup
- View stored content
- Restore content to device
- Access app-stored content offline
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The iXflash Cube app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash Cube (Type A and Type C) backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad) utilizing the lightning or USB-C port. The iXflash Cube App provides the following useful functions when connects to iXflash Cube device: A) As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXflash Cube device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. B) One Touch Backup: Back up all videos and photos stored on iDevice C) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube D) Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXflash Cube onto your iDevice(s) E) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXflash Cube device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iXflash Cube at 50% against iExpand's 0%. iExpand's advantage is 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.
iExpand ships an update every 6 weeks, iXflash Cube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iExpand | iXflash Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | 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 | 23 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd | Vinpower Inc |
Customer experience
iExpand
iXflash Cube
In-app purchases
iExpand
No in-app purchases
iXflash Cube
No in-app purchases
