Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs File Transfer App

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

File Transfer App

Easily share files between your iPhone, iPad, computer, and other devices over WiFi. Transfer photos, videos, and documents without needing to install anything on the receiving device. Manage your files, create ZIP archives, and even play music with an embedded player.

Highlights
  • WiFi file sharing
  • Web browser access
  • Direct iOS to iOS transfer
  • File manager
  • ZIP archive creation/extraction
  • Embedded music player
  • HEIC to JPG conversion
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File Transfer App allows you to share files between your iPhone, iPad, Computer and any other nearby device with any operating system. The app provides you with two ways of sharing files between your iPhone and another device: (1) Using a Web Page: Share files between your iPhone and another device using the app's webpage and any web browser. In this case the webpage is hosted by the app's embedded server on your iPhone within your WiFi network. The webpage can be accessed only inside your WiFi network while the app is showing address of the webpage. This way you can download the selected files as a ZIP archive directly from your iPhone to PC or smartphone. And you can also upload files from computer or smartphone to iPhone. And you don't even need to install anything on another device as long as there is a web browser and both of your devices are connected to the same WiFi network. (2) You can also share files between iOS devices without the use of a web browser. • You can quickly transfer any number of files (including photos and videos) of any size for free. • Transfer pictures & videos in original sizes. • File Manager ("Files" section): there you can do basic operations with files such as copy, move, rename, share or open in another app. You can also make ZIP archives and uncompress them. • Import photos and videos from Camera Roll (Photo Library) to the app's private folder ("Files" section) • Export photos and videos from the app's private folder ("Files" section) to Camera Roll • Play Music: Received audio files can be played in the app's embedded music player. You can also create playlists of songs or audiobooks. • Preserve photos' metadata in all transfer directions (EXIF, location, etc). • In the app's settings you can select option to convert HEIC files to JPG before send them to computer. • Your files are transferred directly from device to device within your local WiFi network. They are never stored on any intermediary server. • The app is extremely easy to use. • Dark Mode support. • You can buy the Ad-Free version.

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
File Transfer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer App at 4.7 against USB Disk SE, File Manager's 4.4. File Transfer App also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 829) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). USB Disk SE, File Manager's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 and File Transfer App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Transfer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer App has 5.2K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 73% of File Transfer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, File Transfer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus File Transfer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerFile Transfer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (829 ratings)4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better72.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8295.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Evgeniy Shcherbinin

Customer experience

USB Disk SE, File Manager

All ratings829 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews1,783 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.0%

File Transfer App

All ratings5,188 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

USB Disk SE, File Manager

From 829 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💾 Easy file storage and access
  • 📁 Convenient document management
  • 🔍 Supports various file formats
  • ⚙️ Useful for transferring files between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
  • 🔒 Limited file access and editing capabilities
  • 💰 Paywall for some features
  • 🔍 Difficulty organizing files

File Transfer App

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for transferring large files
  • 👍 Reliable and works as expected
  • 👍 Excellent for transferring photos and videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain during transfers
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Occasional file format issues
  • 🐛 Incomplete or failed transfers

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

File Transfer App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes or freezes during file transfers
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Incorrect file format conversion
  • Inability to resume interrupted transfers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to select all files at once
  • Improve file organization and browsing
  • Integrate with more cloud storage services
  • Provide more control over file naming and destination

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
1 purchases

File Transfer App

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Transfer App free?
File Transfer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or File Transfer App?
File Transfer App is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while File Transfer App averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or File Transfer App have ads?
Both USB Disk SE, File Manager and File Transfer App show ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or File Transfer App?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and File Transfer App every 2 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on September 26, 2026 and File Transfer App on September 25, 2026.

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