# BoneView vs JD Memory

The clearest difference is rating: JD Memory at 2.7 against BoneView's 1.9. JD Memory also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). BoneView's advantage is ratings volume (218 vs 32). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

JD Memory holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoneView has 218 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of BoneView's written reviews are positive against 18% of JD Memory's.

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, JD Memory every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BoneView | JD Memory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882/reviews) | **[2.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jd-memory/id1527531235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦才 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433440881) | [晓明 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460669893) |

## What reviewers say

### BoneView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boneview/id1433440882)

Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer files between different devices and platforms seamlessly. Backup important data like contacts and photos, and enjoy media playback directly within the app.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Cross-device file exchange, Contact and camera roll backup, Video and music playback, Image and document preview

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface and simple setup
- 🎯 Effective for viewing trail camera pictures
- 💾 Ability to save, share, and delete photos
- 🔧 Works well with new orange BoneView readers
- ⏱️ Quick access to photos in the field

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to device
- 📵 Requires WiFi despite field use claims
- ⚠️ Poor hardware durability and reliability
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when deleting multiple pictures
- App crashes mid-photo viewing
- Device goes offline randomly despite active connection
- Pictures fail to load or load error messages
- App crashes when saving photos to camera roll

**Requested features**

- Delete photos while viewing individually
- Larger icon options in file mode
- Improved photo ordering by date taken
- Better offline functionality without WiFi
- Regular app updates and maintenance


### JD Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jd-memory/id1527531235)

Manage files and media stored on your Apple USB Drive directly from your device. Browse photos, videos, and music with thumbnail previews, organize documents, and share content easily. Enjoy slideshows for photos and advanced playback options for music.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display, List/thumbnail view, File sharing, File operations (copy, cut, delete, create, rename), Local/iStorage data transmission, Photo slideshow, Music playback with artwork and repeat modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BoneView free?

BoneView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JD Memory free?

JD Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BoneView or JD Memory?

JD Memory is rated higher. BoneView averages 1.9 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while JD Memory averages 2.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do BoneView or JD Memory have ads?

Neither BoneView nor JD Memory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BoneView or JD Memory?

BoneView ships an update every 8 months, and JD Memory every 3 months. Most recently, BoneView was updated on August 6, 2026 and JD Memory on August 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*