Comparison

USB Disk SE, File Manager vs SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

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

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

Easily transfer photos, videos, and files between your iPhone, iPad, and computer using a flash drive. This app offers automatic syncing, direct playback of media from the drive, and encrypted file transfers for secure storage without needing the cloud or internet.

Highlights
  • High-speed file transfer
  • Automatic camera roll sync
  • Direct media playback from drive
  • Encrypted file transfer
  • No cloud or internet needed
Features
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Have an iXpand™ Flash Drive? Download the app that works seamlessly with your drive as the simplest way to transfer photos, videos and files between iPhone, iPad and computers – without the cloud, cables or internet connections. What is the iXpand Flash Drive? It’s like the USB Flash Drive you use to transfer files between computers – but made for your iPhone and iPad1. Simply connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad with the Lightning connector, or use the USB connector to quickly and securely transfer your photos and videos to your PC or Mac computer. To learn more about the iXpand Flash Drive go to www.sandisk.com/ixpandflashdrive So easy to use: Simply connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad with the Lightning connector and the app will launch and, if you choose, you can automatically sync your photos and videos from the camera roll to the drive whenever it’s connected. The app makes it easy to watch videos or listen to music directly from the drive. To keep your content safe, the app even lets you encrypt files for secure transfer and storage between your devices2. Features and Benefits: • High speed transfer to and from your iPhone, iPad, and the drive • Automatically syncs photos and videos from the camera roll when connected • Plays movies directly from the drive (supports all popular-formats3) • Encrypts files across iPhone, iPad, and computers for secure transfer2 Support: Please visit SanDisk support at www.sandisk.com/ixpandflashdrive Object code repository - https://github.com/SanDisk-Open-Source/SanDisk-iXpand-Flashdrive Company Info www.sandisk.com Legal 1 Supports iPhone5 and newer, iPad Air, iPad with Retina display (4th generation), iPad mini with Retina display, iPad mini and newer, iOS7x required. 2 Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by iOS 7+, Mac OS X v10.6+ (Software download required for Mac, (see www.sandisk.com/support/ixpandflashdrive) Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows 8. 3 Support for .WMV, .AVI, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV video formats. Compatible device required. iPhone, iPad and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. SanDisk is a trademark of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates, registered in the United States and other countries. ©2016 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

USB Disk SE, File Manager4 screens
SanDisk iXpand™ Sync1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SanDisk iXpand™ Sync at none against USB Disk SE, File Manager's 4. SanDisk iXpand™ Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). USB Disk SE, File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 49%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. SanDisk iXpand™ Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 853 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of USB Disk SE, File Manager's written reviews are positive against 49% of SanDisk iXpand™ Sync'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 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USB Disk SE, File Manager versus SanDisk iXpand™ Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk SE, File ManagerSanDisk iXpand™ Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (853 ratings)4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better49.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8531.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.SanDisk

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%

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

All ratings1,754 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative40.6%

User reviews

USB Disk SE, File Manager

From 853 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

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for data backup and transfer
  • 🚀 Convenient for iPhone/iPad users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inability to recognize/connect the device
  • 🐛 Slow data transfer speeds
  • 🐛 Buggy video playback

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

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to transfer/save files
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 11 and iOS 13+
  • Corrupted/missing data after transfer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for newer iOS versions
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Faster data transfer speeds
  • Enhanced video playback capabilities
  • Chromecast support

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

SanDisk iXpand™ Sync

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 SanDisk iXpand™ Sync free?
SanDisk iXpand™ Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk SE, File Manager or SanDisk iXpand™ Sync?
SanDisk iXpand™ Sync is rated higher. USB Disk SE, File Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while SanDisk iXpand™ Sync averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.
Do USB Disk SE, File Manager or SanDisk iXpand™ Sync have ads?
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads; SanDisk iXpand™ Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk SE, File Manager or SanDisk iXpand™ Sync?
USB Disk SE, File Manager ships an update every 2 months, and SanDisk iXpand™ Sync every 2 months. Most recently, USB Disk SE, File Manager was updated on October 27, 2026 and SanDisk iXpand™ Sync on October 24, 2026.

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