SanDisk ibi vs OWC Copy That Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SanDisk ibi
This app works with a dedicated device to automatically gather your photos and videos from various sources into a central location. It allows for private sharing of these memories with selected individuals.
- Automatic photo and video collection
- Centralized storage at home
- Private sharing of albums and photos
- Connects to phones, computers, USB drives
- Integrates with cloud and social media
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****NOTE: This app requires an additional device sold separately. Check out meetibi.com for more information. Meet ibi™, the smart photo manager that automatically collects all of your favorite photos and videos from your phone, computer, USB drives and popular cloud and social media accounts in one place at home. ibi lets you privately share individual photos or entire albums from vacations, birthday parties, weddings and more with only those you choose. GETTING STARTED Just plug in ibi and download this app, which will set up ibi for you. Then you’re ready to collect and privately share all your memories. For more information on Western Digital’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy please visit: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/vulnerability-disclosure-policy
OWC Copy That Mobile
Easily transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to external drives, freeing up device storage and protecting your valuable content. Streamline the copying process with smart features and customizable options.
- Copy photos and videos to external drives
- Free up internal storage space
- Transfer files to network shares
- Exclude screenshots and selfies
- Customize copy settings
- Batch copying
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Whether you're a hobbyist out in the field taking nature photos, an influencer shooting daily videos, or a parent capturing that precious family event, Copy That helps you free up internal storage space while protecting your valuable content. Choose. Copy. Create. The process is simple: Connect your iPhone or iPad to an external drive. Select the photo or video you want to copy and how you want to copy it. Then just click the “Copy That” button and you’re done. Why use Copy That Mobile? • More room: transferring photos and videos to an external drive frees up space on devices, enabling space for additional apps and OS upgrades • Extends use life: great for limited storage space on older iOS devices • Effortless sharing: external drives make it much easier to share files with desktops, laptops, and other users • Copy Anywhere: transfer files to almost any destination, including attached external storage and even network shares • Duplicate with ease: once data is copied to external storage, data duplication and backups are easier and faster Smart, Safe, Fast. Copy That Mobile includes smart copy functions that streamline the copy process. You can exclude screenshots and selfies and decide what you want to do with existing files. Copy That Mobile puts you in control of your data. These settings are sticky: Once they are set, they become your default settings until you change them. This makes it a breeze to copy files in batches whenever you need. In-app purchases give additional copy features including: * Verified copies to make sure your files are safe * Option to remove original files from your device after the copy is complete. * Option to filter media to be copied by date * Options to customize folder organization on the destination disk How it works: 1. Copy what? Select the photos and video you want to copy. 2. Copy where? Pick your copy destination. 3. Copy how? Choose specific copy options. 4. Press the big, blue “Copy That!” button to start the copy. You no longer have to click and click to copy photos and videos. Copy That Mobile makes the process quick and easy. Need to check the speed of your external drives on your mobile device? Check out OWC Drive Speed! Note: Most external disks will require a separate power supply, although basic thumb drives often work directly. * If you have an iPhone or iPad with a USB-C port, you can connect directly to external storage with the appropriate cable. * If your iPhone or iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need a Lightning-to-USB adapter. Some disks will need a Lightning-to-USB adapter with an additional Lightning port to provide extra power. See owccopythat.com for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SanDisk ibi at 4.7 against OWC Copy That Mobile's 3.0. SanDisk ibi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 31). On price, update cadence, 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. OWC Copy That Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SanDisk ibi asks for nothing beyond the download.
SanDisk ibi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SanDisk ibi has 2.8K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SanDisk ibi's written reviews are positive against 37% of OWC Copy That Mobile's.
SanDisk ibi ships an update every 2 months, OWC Copy That Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | SanDisk ibi | OWC Copy That Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better | 3.0 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews — better | 36.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | OWC |
Customer experience
SanDisk ibi
OWC Copy That Mobile
Bugs and requests
SanDisk ibi
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inability to reset password or connect device
- Connectivity problems with WiFi and Bluetooth
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to download photos from iCloud
- Support for horizontal Live Photos
- Improved duplicate photo management
OWC Copy That Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SanDisk ibi
No in-app purchases
OWC Copy That Mobile
- Unlock all features$2.99
Questions
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