Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs USB Disk

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

USB Disk

Manage and view documents on your iPhone or iPad with this intuitive file manager. Access cloud storage, open various file types, and transfer files via iTunes. Advanced features like photo library access and PDF annotation are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)
  • Built-in document viewer for various file types
  • File transfer via iTunes
  • Create and open zip files
  • Swipe navigation and file previews
  • Email documents and download attachments
Features
Read full description

USB Disk lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone or 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 or 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. • Open and create zip files. • Store and view files. • 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. • Restores last viewing position. • Full screen file viewer. • CBR and CBZ file viewer. • USB file transfers. • Background audio. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. • Lock code. SUPPORTED FILE TYPES • PDF files. • Compressed files (zip, rar). • 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: • 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

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
USB Disk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USB Disk SE, File Manager at Free against USB Disk's $0.99. USB Disk SE, File Manager also leads on ratings volume (829 vs 160). USB Disk's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked). On rating, 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

USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download; USB Disk costs $0.99 up front. USB Disk SE, File Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and USB Disk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Disk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk SE, File Manager has 829 ratings behind it against 160, 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 71% of USB Disk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus USB Disk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerUSB Disk
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (829 ratings)4.6 (160 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better70.8% of reviews
Number of ratings829 — better160
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#103 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Imesart S.a.r.l.

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%

USB Disk

All ratings160 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,056 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative15.2%

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

USB Disk

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 💡 Useful for storing and accessing documents
  • 👍 Convenient for transferring files between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive paid features
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🤔 Misleading app description

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

USB Disk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open certain file types
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more file types
  • Improved integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to edit and annotate files
  • Better organization and folder management

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
10 purchases

USB Disk

Subscriptions1
  • USB Disk Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Audio Player +$0.99
  • Zip files support$0.99
  • Dropbox access$0.99
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  • Lock code$0.99
  • Text editor$0.99
  • Evernote access$0.99
  • Google Drive access$0.99
  • OneDrive access$0.99
  • WebDAV access$1.99

Questions

Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is USB Disk free?
USB Disk costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk?
USB Disk is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while USB Disk averages 4.6 from 160 ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk have ads?
Both USB Disk SE, File Manager and USB Disk show ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and USB Disk every 3 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and USB Disk on September 23, 2026.

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