Comparison

USB vs USB File

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

Head to head
About

USB

This tool connects to U.S. Boiler modulating condensing boilers via a Bluetooth adapter for commissioning, diagnostics, and service. It offers wizards for startup and troubleshooting, data logging, and remote support capabilities through a web portal.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to boilers
  • Commissioning, diagnostic, and service functions
  • Startup, troubleshoot, and service wizards
  • Cloud data logging and reporting
  • Remote support via web portal
  • Boiler firmware and parameter updates
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USB-Connect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with any U.S. Boiler modulating condensing boiler. USB-Connect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include Alpine, Alta, AltaC, Aspen, AspenC, K2WT, K2WTC, K2FT and XC Modulating Condensing Boilers. USB-Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to USB-Connect App. • English and Spanish Language. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud. • Alta Boiler Control firmware and default parameter updates.

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 • Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone • Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac • Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone • Receive files shared from other apps • Browse folders and preview supported files • Share files through the system Share Sheet • Organize and delete files stored in USB File • 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 • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Mac running macOS 12 or later • A USB cable that supports data transfer • Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection • The first connection may require you to tap “Trust” 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

USB4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: USB at 13.0 against USB File's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
USB versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSBUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU.S. Boiler Company, LLC.Gaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

USB

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USB free?
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 USB or USB File have ads?
Neither USB nor USB File shows ads.

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