Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs QShare U

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

Head to head
About

USB Disk SE, File Manager

This app allows you to store, view, and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes, and integration with cloud storage services. Enjoy a simple interface with powerful features for organizing and accessing your files.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)
  • Store and view files on iPhone/iPod
  • Intuitive swipe navigation
  • File preview with thumbnails
  • Copy, paste, cut, delete, and create files
  • Email documents
  • USB file transfers
Features
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USB Disk lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It has an amazing built in document viewer and is very easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface, yet it contains many powerful features. Drag and drop files in iTunes to transfer them to your iPhone / iPad, then view them anywhere! TUAW - "USB Disk is [...] a nicely designed one." Lifehacker - "The Best. USB Disk for iOS gives you a fast and easy way to transfer documents and images to your device." Apple - "New and Noteworthy" TOP REASONS TO BUY • Access Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box. • Store and view files on your iPhone / iPod. • Navigate using swipes (like Photos / iBooks app). • Thumbnails let you preview your files. • Copy, paste, cut, delete and create files. MORE FEATURES • View and download email attachments. • Full screen file viewer. • USB file transfers. • Background audio. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. SUPPORTED FILE TYPES • PDF files. • MS Office documents. • iWork documents. • Pictures (jpg, png, gif, ...). • eBooks (pdf, ePub, html, txt, ...). • Comics (cbr, cbz, pdf, ...). • Audio files (mp3, m4a, wav,...). • Video files (m4v, mov, avi, mkv, ...). UPDATES Buy now and get free updates. SUBSCRIPTION All features listed above can be used without an in app purchase. Some advanced features require an active subscription. These include: • Open and create zip files. • Adjust the audio mixer, use shuffle and repeat. • Access the device's photos library. • Protect the access to the app or specific files and folders with lock codes. • Access WebDAV and FTP servers. You can also configure SharePoint connections. • Edit simple text files. Also annotate PDF files. • Present files on external screens. Duration and price of each subscription are displayed in our storefront. All subscription costs will be charged to your Apple ID account, starting at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. It is not possible to cancel a subscription period once you have been charged for it. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased. You can manage subscriptions and disable auto renewal by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://imesart.com/legal/terms-of-service.php

About

QShare U

Manage files on your iOS devices and external drives. Transfer, organize, and view various file types, including photos, documents, and RAW camera formats. Secure your data with folder encryption.

Highlights
  • File transfer between iOS and external drives
  • Copy, move, and delete files
  • Zip and unzip files (Zip, RAR, 7z)
  • Sort and search files
  • Multimedia and document file viewing
  • One-key backup/restore photos/contacts
  • Folder encryption/decryption
Features
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QShare U is a powerful file manager for your iOS devices and QShare Lightning drives. It could exchange files between iOS devices and the OTG drive on different platforms (Windows/macOS/Linux). The QShare Lightning drive is a two ports USB drive, a lighting port connects to iOS devices and a type A USB port connects to PC. With the QShare U app, you can copy files from PC to the USB drive, and copy/delete/view them on iOS. Or you can copy files from iOS devices to the USB Drive and view them on PC. General features of the app: * Copy/Move/Delete files on iOS devices * Copy/Move/Delete files on Lightning Drive * Transfer files between iOS devices and the Lightning Drive * Zip/Unzip files (support Zip, RAR, 7z formats) * Sort files by name, size, type and date * Search files * Support most formats of multimedia file * Onekey backup/restore photos/contacts to the Lightning drive * Folder encryption/decrypt by finger print or passcode * Music playback * File viewer (PDF, MS Office documents, Web files and so on) * View DSLR/Mirrorless camera RAW format. The supported DSLR/Mirrorless camera format includes the following manufacturers: * Canon * Nikon * Pentax * Sony * Leica * Samsung * Olympus * Fuji * Ricoh * Konica Minolta * Kodak * Epson * Aptus * Sigma * Panasonic * Hasselblad * Mamiya

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
QShare U3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Disk SE, File Manager at 76% against QShare U's 29%. USB Disk SE, File Manager also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (852 vs 11). QShare U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. USB Disk SE, File Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QShare U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Disk SE, File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk SE, File Manager has 852 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 29% of QShare U's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, QShare U every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus QShare U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerQShare U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (852 ratings) — better2.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings852 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.君 胡

Customer experience

USB Disk SE, File Manager

All ratings846 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews1,786 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative14.0%

QShare U

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

USB Disk SE, File Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Syncing issues with iTunes
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit documents within the app
  • Improved file management with folders and renaming
  • Support for more file types
  • Wireless file transfer without iTunes

QShare U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

USB Disk SE, File Manager

Subscriptions4
  • USB Disk Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • USB Disk Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • USB Disk Pro Half Yearly14 Days trial$19.996 Months
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  • USB Disk Pro Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

QShare U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QShare U free?
QShare U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or QShare U?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while QShare U averages 2.7 from 11 ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or QShare U have ads?
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; QShare U does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or QShare U?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and QShare U every 4 weeks. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on October 21, 2026 and QShare U on October 13, 2026.

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