Comparison

USB Disk vs Moleskine Planner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

USB Disk

Manage and view documents on your iPhone or iPad with this intuitive file manager. Access cloud storage, open various file types, and transfer files via iTunes. Advanced features like photo library access and PDF annotation are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)
  • Built-in document viewer for various file types
  • File transfer via iTunes
  • Create and open zip files
  • Swipe navigation and file previews
  • Email documents and download attachments
Features
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USB Disk lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone or 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 or 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. • Open and create zip files. • Store and view files. • 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. • Restores last viewing position. • Full screen file viewer. • CBR and CBZ file viewer. • USB file transfers. • Background audio. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. • Lock code. SUPPORTED 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, ...). 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: • 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

Moleskine Planner

Organize your time and tasks with a minimalist planner. Visually manage your day with customizable calendars, reminders, and to-do lists. Stay on top of personal and professional activities with style and ease.

Highlights
  • Weekly overview of appointments and tasks
  • Visual timeline for daily organization
  • Calendar integration
  • Customizable icons, colors, and subtasks
  • Thematic lists for task organization
Features
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The Moleskine Planner App (previously Moleskine Balance) combines minimalistic design with powerful functionality, offering you a seamless way to manage your calendars and tasks all in one place. Whether you're a student or a professional, Moleskine Planner allows you to visually organize your day with all the details you need to ensure nothing is forgotten. Effortlessly create reminders, to-do lists, and view calendars, all customizable with icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. The Moleskine Planner App is your perfect companion for managing personal and professional activities, ensuring you stay on top of your schedule with style and ease. Features: WEEKLY OVERVIEW Effortlessly capture the big picture with a comprehensive view of all your appointments and tasks for the week. FOCUS ON TODAY Transform your day with a beautifully organized visual timeline. Experience clarity with a seamless view of your schedules and tasks. CALENDAR INTEGRATION AND CUSTOMIZATION Empower your planning by marking tasks as completed and adding a personal touch with customizable icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. THEMATIC LISTS 
 Create stunning thematic lists to beautifully organize your personal and professional tasks with style and ease. Terms of Service: https://www.moleskineeveryday.com/terms

Screenshots

USB Disk4 screens
Moleskine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moleskine Planner at Free against USB Disk's $0.99. Moleskine Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). USB Disk's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 39%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Moleskine Planner is free to download; USB Disk costs $0.99 up front. USB Disk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Moleskine Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for USB Disk against 4.5 for Moleskine Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 510 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of USB Disk's written reviews are positive against 39% of Moleskine Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk ships an update every 3 months, Moleskine Planner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
USB Disk versus Moleskine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB DiskMoleskine Planner
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (161 ratings) — better4.5 (510 ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings161510 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Moleskine Srl

Customer experience

USB Disk

All ratings160 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,057 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative15.2%

Moleskine Planner

All ratings510 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

USB Disk

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 💡 Useful for storing and accessing documents
  • 👍 Convenient for transferring files between devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive paid features
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
  • 🤔 Misleading app description

Moleskine Planner

From 510 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
  • 🚀 Seamless calendar integration
  • 💡 Flexible time-blocking features
  • 🎨 Customizable color schemes
  • ✨ Visually appealing and organized

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Difficulty editing scheduled activities
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 🧭 Lack of time zone support
  • 📱 UI issues on larger devices

Bugs and requests

USB Disk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to open certain file types
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Syncing problems between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more file types
  • Improved integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to edit and annotate files
  • Better organization and folder management

Moleskine Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Overlapping UI elements on certain devices
  • Inability to delete pre-made activities
  • Unreliable alarm and reminder functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • Deeper integration with other Moleskine apps
  • Apple Watch app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved recurring task management

In-app purchases

10 purchases

USB Disk

Subscriptions1
  • USB Disk Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Audio Player +$0.99
  • Zip files support$0.99
  • Dropbox access$0.99
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  • Lock code$0.99
  • Text editor$0.99
  • Evernote access$0.99
  • Google Drive access$0.99
  • OneDrive access$0.99
  • WebDAV access$1.99
6 purchases

Moleskine Planner

Subscriptions6
  • Planner Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bundle - Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Planner Premium Annual Add-On7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Planner Annual Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Welcome Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is USB Disk free?
USB Disk costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Moleskine Planner free?
Moleskine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk or Moleskine Planner?
USB Disk is rated higher. USB Disk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Moleskine Planner averages 4.5 from 510 ratings.
Do USB Disk or Moleskine Planner have ads?
USB Disk shows ads; Moleskine Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk or Moleskine Planner?
USB Disk ships an update every 3 months, and Moleskine Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, USB Disk was updated on October 21, 2026 and Moleskine Planner on October 21, 2026.

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