Comparison

IoT USB vs USB File

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

Head to head
About

IoT USB

Features
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The aim of IoTUSB is to enable the developers to quickly launch their IoT project with custom branded apps for themselves or their customers. The codebase for the app and firmware is boilerplate to get you started quickly, as you can add more functionality to the main app and the device without having to worry about core features like App Settings, Multilingual Support, light and dark themes, and MQTT Communication.

About

USB File

Features
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USB File is a simple wired file transfer utility for iPhone and Mac. Install the companion USB File app on your Mac, connect and unlock your iPhone, and you can browse and transfer files and folders directly between your devices. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone β€’ Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac β€’ Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone β€’ Receive files shared from other apps β€’ Browse folders and preview supported files β€’ Share files through the system Share Sheet β€’ Organize and delete files stored in USB File β€’ Use the app without creating an account PRIVATE USB TRANSFERS File contents are transferred directly over USB. They are not sent through Wi-Fi, a local network, the internet, or cloud storage. USB File does not require an account and does not upload your files to a developer-operated server. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone running iOS 15 or later β€’ Mac running macOS 12 or later β€’ A USB cable that supports data transfer β€’ Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection β€’ The first connection may require you to tap β€œTrust” on your iPhone Download USB File for Mac: https://apps.ihave.website/usbfile IMPORTANT USB File can only manage files stored in its own Documents directory. It cannot access private files belonging to other apps or the entire iPhone file system.

Screenshots

IoT USB3 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IoT USB at 9.0 against USB File's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
IoT USB versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIoT USBUSB File
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPIDEEDGaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

IoT USB

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IoT USB free?
IoT USB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB File free?
USB File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IoT USB or USB File have ads?
Neither IoT USB nor USB File shows ads.

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