Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs USB Disk Pro

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 Pro

Manage and view documents on your iPhone and iPad with this powerful file manager. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes or Wi-Fi, and supports numerous cloud services. Secure your files with encryption and access them from various locations.

Highlights
  • Store and view files
  • Built-in document viewer
  • iTunes and Wi-Fi file transfers
  • Cloud service integration
  • File encryption and protection
  • Supports Files app
Features
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USB Disk Pro 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 • Store and view files. • Open multiple documents in different pages. • Restores last viewing position. • Navigate using swipes (like Photos / iBooks app). • Thumbnails let you preview your files. • Protect & encrypt files using Apple's Data Protection. • Supports the Files application (file provider for iOS 11+). MORE FEATURES • View and download email attachments. • Full screen file viewer. • Copy, paste, cut, delete and create files. • USB file transfers. • File transfers without iTunes over WiFi. • TV / VGA out. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. • Lock code. • Download web files. • In app web browser. • Storage provider for other apps. • Background audio. BROWSING LOCATIONS • Local files. • Dropbox. • Google Drive. • OneDrive, SharePoint. • Box. • Evernote. • WebDAV and WWW servers. • FTP, SFTP servers. • Device's Photo Library. READING 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, ...). EDITING FILE TYPES • ZIP files. • Small txt files. • PDF annotations. UPDATES Buy now and get free updates.

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
USB Disk Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USB Disk SE, File Manager at Free against USB Disk Pro's $99.99. USB Disk SE, File Manager also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 61%) and ratings volume (829 vs 142). USB Disk Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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 Pro costs $99.99 up front. USB Disk SE, File Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. USB Disk Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for USB Disk SE, File Manager against 4.5 for USB Disk Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk SE, File Manager has 829 ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 61% of USB Disk Pro's.

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus USB Disk Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerUSB Disk Pro
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.4 (829 ratings)4.5 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings829 — better142
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB189 MB
Age rating4+17+
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 Pro

All ratings142 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative26.6%

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 Pro

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and reliable
  • 👍 Great for file storage and management
  • 🚀 Efficient file transfer
  • 👍 Versatile file support
  • 🚀 Excellent app for iPad/iPhone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file formats
  • 🐛 Blurry document rendering
  • 🐛 Unreliable cloud/network connectivity

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 Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App closing unexpectedly when using certain features
  • Inability to open large files without crashing
  • Inconsistent file handling and naming

Requested features

4 requests
  • Advanced video player controls (fast forward, slow motion, zoom)
  • Basic image editing tools
  • Improved file/folder organization and naming
  • Integration with more cloud storage services

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

USB Disk Pro

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 USB Disk Pro free?
USB Disk Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk Pro?
USB Disk Pro is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while USB Disk Pro averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk Pro have ads?
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; USB Disk Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or USB Disk Pro?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and USB Disk Pro every 3 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on September 24, 2026 and USB Disk Pro on September 23, 2026.

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