# USB Disk vs Documents

The clearest difference is price: Documents at Free against USB Disk's $0.99. Documents also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). USB Disk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 50 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 43%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Documents 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 Documents sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for USB Disk against 4.5 for Documents. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 288 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of USB Disk's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents's.

USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, Documents every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Disk | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk/id385275533/reviews)** | [4.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 50 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Imesart S.a.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290160983) | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) |

## What reviewers say

### USB Disk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk/id385275533)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USB Disk Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Audio Player + | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zip files support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lock code | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Evernote access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive access | $0.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive access | $0.99 | one-time |
| WebDAV access | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479)

This app acts as a central hub for managing all your files and media on your iOS device. It offers robust features for organizing, viewing, and sharing various file types, including documents, videos, and music, all within a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Quick file search and organization, File moving, deletion, and renaming, Unzipping and copy-pasting, Support for over 100 file formats, Built-in web browser with private browsing, VLC-powered video and audio player, PDF reader and editor

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Disk free?

USB Disk costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Documents free?

Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, USB Disk or Documents?

USB Disk is rated higher. USB Disk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Documents averages 4.5 from 288 ratings.

### Do USB Disk or Documents have ads?

Both USB Disk and Documents show ads.

### Which is updated more often, USB Disk or Documents?

USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, and Documents every 50 months. Most recently, USB Disk was updated on November 6, 2026 and Documents on November 3, 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.*