# Device Locator vs USB Mobile Disk

The clearest difference is rating: USB Mobile Disk at 4.3 against Device Locator's 2.9. USB Mobile Disk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Device Locator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Device Locator costs $3.99 and USB Mobile Disk $0.99 up front. Device Locator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. USB Mobile Disk asks for nothing beyond the download.

USB Mobile Disk holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Device Locator's written reviews are positive against 63% of USB Mobile Disk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, USB Mobile Disk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Device Locator | USB Mobile Disk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-mobile-disk/id505848112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eParty llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360526986) | [Raphael Odermatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/403027529) |

## What reviewers say

### Device Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093)

Instantly see where your family members are with real-time location updates and notifications. Track kids, elderly, and even your own devices. View location history and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart from designated places.

**Highlights:** Real-time family location tracking, Location history logging, Arrival/departure notifications, Device locator for lost phones, Unlimited device tracking, Apple Watch and iPad support, Remote alarm and messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VOIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Location History for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔒 Able to lock app remotely
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Integrates with Google Latitude
- 👍 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain in emergency mode
- 🐛 Inconsistent update frequency
- 🐛 Inability to disable app deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 4.1

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Connectivity issues with server
- App lock can be bypassed by deletion

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password remotely
- Option to erase data remotely
- Display device usage statistics
- Audible alarm even in silent mode
- Local configuration changes


### USB Mobile Disk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-mobile-disk/id505848112)

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable storage device, allowing you to carry documents, music, and videos. It features a built-in file manager, music player, PDF reader, and supports various file transfer methods.

**Highlights:** Portable storage for iPhone/iPad, Advanced file manager, Background music player, PDF reader, Gallery import/export, FTP and HTTP file access, ZIP file creation/extraction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Device Locator free?

Device Locator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is USB Mobile Disk free?

USB Mobile Disk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Device Locator or USB Mobile Disk?

USB Mobile Disk is rated higher. Device Locator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while USB Mobile Disk averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Device Locator or USB Mobile Disk have ads?

USB Mobile Disk shows ads; Device Locator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Device Locator or USB Mobile Disk?

Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, and USB Mobile Disk every 3 months. Most recently, Device Locator was updated on October 13, 2026 and USB Mobile Disk on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*