Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

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

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

This mobile browser offers tabbed browsing, one-tap sharing to social networks, and cross-device syncing. It features custom gestures for quick access to favorite sites and a clutter-free full-screen mode for an enhanced web experience.

Highlights
  • Tabbed browsing
  • One-tap sharing
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom gestures
  • Speed Dial
  • Sidebars
Features
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Simplify your mobile life. Let Dolphin do all the work so you don’t have to. Use Dolphin’s tabbed browsing and share any web content instantly to your favorite social networks and send between desktop and mobile devices. Download Dolphin for the best iPad web browser experience. Dolphin's free iPad browser has tons of exclusive features. Over 50,000,000 total downloads Dolphin Browser's Gestures and sidebars make web surfing fast, intuitive and fun while on the go. - USA Today “…it’s a great, simple browser that feels more at home on a touchscreen device than pretty much anything else you’ll try. - Lifehacker Features: *One-tap Share Right from Dolphin, you can tweet web pages, post them to Facebook, share them via email, or Grab the content and save it directly to Evernote (Beta) or Box. *Tabbed browsing No need to toggle between screens, tabbed browsing lets you open and switch between Web pages fast as lightning. *Dolphin Connect Sync/Send between Mobile and Desktop - Send to device: Send links, maps, phone numbers, & more from your desktop to your phone and vice versa with Chrome/Firefox/Safari extensions.** - Dolphin Connect: Sync easily your history, bookmarks, passwords and open tabs across mobile and desktop. *WiFi-Broadcast Share links with Dolphin friends nearby on your wifi network. *Gesture Let your inner artist out and create a personal Gesture (symbol) to access the mobile and desktop websites you use the most. *Speed Dial Visit your favorite sites on the go with one touch. *Sidebars Make the best of mobile interface with bookmarks on your left sidebar. *Full Screen Mode Browse without clutter by switching easily to full screen mode. Also check out Dolphin Browser on iPhone! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-browser/id452204407?mt=8 Download Dolphin Browser extensions and send web content between your mobile and desktop. Download now: Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dolphin-connect/pajecklcmiegagoelbbjldmfcbcpdpll Firefox: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.xpi Safari: http://dolphin-apk.s3.amazonaws.com/extension/dolphinconnect.safariextz We love hearing from you. Contact us at support@dolphin-browser.com and rate us today!

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: USB Disk SE, File Manager at 4.4 against Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's 3.6. USB Disk SE, File Manager also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 35%) and device support (4 vs 1). Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Dolphin Web Browser for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Disk SE, File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 852 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 35% of Dolphin Web Browser for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 2 months, Dolphin Web Browser for iPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus Dolphin Web Browser for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerDolphin Web Browser for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (852 ratings) — better3.6 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8521.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.MoboTap Inc.

Customer experience

USB Disk SE, File Manager

All ratings852 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews1,786 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative14.0%

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

All ratings1,589 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative59.0%

User reviews

USB Disk SE, File Manager

From 852 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

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful gestures and shortcuts
  • 🔥 Great alternative to Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • ⚠️ Lack of updates and support
  • 🔌 High battery consumption
  • 📦 Outdated design

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

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unresponsive UI elements
  • Freezing during page loads
  • Bookmark sync issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable home page and new tab page
  • Improved bookmark management with folders
  • Sync across devices
  • Enhanced ad-blocking capabilities
  • Support for modern web standards

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

Dolphin Web Browser for iPad

One-time10
  • Amazon$0.99
  • Botanic$0.99
  • Line$0.99
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  • mercury$0.99
  • Safari$0.99
  • selva$0.99
  • Web$0.99
  • waves$0.99
  • mermaid$0.99
  • envoy$0.99

Questions

Is USB Disk SE, File Manager free?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolphin Web Browser for iPad free?
Dolphin Web Browser for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or Dolphin Web Browser for iPad?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while Dolphin Web Browser for iPad averages 3.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or Dolphin Web Browser for iPad have ads?
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; Dolphin Web Browser for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or Dolphin Web Browser for iPad?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Dolphin Web Browser for iPad monthly. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dolphin Web Browser for iPad on October 21, 2026.

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