Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs @Drive

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

@Drive

Store, play, and transfer files across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This app offers seamless synchronization via iCloud, supports numerous file formats for playback and editing, and includes features like a built-in text editor and PDF viewer.

Highlights
  • Cross-device file storage
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Multiple file format support
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Built-in text editor
  • PDF document viewer
  • File compression and decompression
Features
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Store, play and transfer files between your iPhone, iPad and now even your Mac with @Drive! It's much more than a simple hard drive: you can play, edit and compress files on all your devices, then send them to your friends by mail or share them through your social networks. @Drive allows you to play files in many formats, watch videos and pictures and view PDF-files as if they were books. The most amazing thing is that your files will be automatically synchronized between your iPhone, iPad and Mac thanks to iCloud, so you can access them anytime and everywhere with just a few touches. Everything works smoothly, @Drive has a very well studied and cool design to make your life easier. And that's not all... discover all the awesome features of @Drive. Download it now, it's free! @Drive includes: - An awesome hard drive for your iPhone and iPad, and now even for Mac! - A file server to access your files and transfer them wirelessly with WebDAV and browser support. - iCloud integration to share files between your devices. - Many file types supported. You can play most videos and images. - The possibility to use the “Open in” feature on all files by pressing on its icon to: preview, print and share files between applications (Pro Version). - A built in text editor with many advanced features. - A PDF document viewer. - The possibility to compress and uncompress files with many formats. - The capability to edit files, copy and move them easily just pressing continuously over the files to edit them. - A cool black translucent design. - A rotatable interface to adapt to all situations. - A shaking control to hide the menus or go back to the main screen. - A design thought to memorize and adapt to your preferences. - The possibility to upgrade to a Pro version of the App with an In-App Purchase. - It is available in various languages, including: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Catalan. Contact: mobile@evolutive.co Website: https://evolutive.co/

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
@Drive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: @Drive at none against USB Disk SE, File Manager's shown. @Drive also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). USB Disk SE, File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and ratings volume (846 vs 45). On price, update cadence, 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 @Drive 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

USB Disk SE, File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk SE, File Manager has 846 ratings behind it against 45, 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 47% of @Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, @Drive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus @Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File Manager@Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (846 ratings) — better4.2 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings846 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Evolutive Apps S.L.

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%

@Drive

All ratings45 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

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

@Drive

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
1 purchases

@Drive

One-time1
  • @Drive Pro Version$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 @Drive free?
@Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or @Drive?
USB Disk SE, File Manager is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while @Drive averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or @Drive have ads?
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; @Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or @Drive?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 3 months, and @Drive every 5 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on October 17, 2026 and @Drive on September 16, 2026.

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