Comparison

USB Disk vs Printing for iPhone

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

Printing for iPhone

Print photos, web pages, and various document types from your device to a wide range of printers. Supports networked and shared printers without extra software. Import files from your computer or cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Print photos, web pages, and documents
  • Supports PDF, Word, Excel, and more
  • Connect to networked or shared printers
  • Transfer files via web browser or iTunes
  • Print from cloud storage (MobileMe, Dropbox)
  • Capture and print images from camera/album
Features
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Printing for iPhone enables easy printing of photos, web pages, and various document types. "I have been trying to find an app to print from my iphone4s & out of the many I tried from iTunes this one is different, it actually works!! great to be able to have a free app to check you can print and only pay when you for the full app once you know it defiantely does as it says it will, highly recommend." - Labs42, May 13, 2012 "AWESOME APP. This app is great for using printers that can't be found with air print. It allows you to search for printers to add using wifi, or even manually enter a printer. 10 stars." - D, Dec 9, 2011 "FANTASTIC. This app did have an initial learning phase but everything is explained quite nicely in the help section. And once I understood the ropes, I can print almost everything I want ( haven't found anything yet which I haven't been able to print actually ). Highly recommended." - Ipad atheist turned devotee, Nov 23, 2011 "I can't stop using this app. Regards." - G, Sep 25, 2011 "WOW SWEET FOR NETWORK FILE PRINTING. Networked HP Photosmart 7960 on Jetdirect. I am able to print my MS documents, PDFs, etc from my file shares via Netportal ! Downloader works well for web page printing. Email attachment printing is sweet!" - T, Jul 22, 2011 FEATURES • View/print many document types, including PDF, Word, Excel, bitmap, TIFF, text, HTML, Open Office, GIF, and encapsulated PostScript. • Create new text documents. • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Print to networked or shared printers. No additional software is necessary. This app includes support for over 1,400 printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Ricoh, Oki, Kyocera, Infotec, NRG, Lanier, and many more! • Print remote files on MobileMe, Box.net, or Dropbox, or download them into this app. • Print web-based files or download them into this app. • Capture and process images from your onboard camera or photo album. DOES THIS APP SUPPORT MY PRINTER? See the list of printer models this app supports at http://www.ndilitechnologies.com/help.html. HOW DO I USE THIS APP TO PRINT FROM MY OTHER APPS? Import the files from your other iPhone/iPad apps into this app, and then use this app to print them. iPad/iPhone's iOS is designed such that each app you install is given its own storage space. There is no centralized (shared) storage space on your device. This means that this app's proprietary printing engine only works within this app. To say it another way: the iOS does not support/allow third party system-wide drivers. The iOS cannot use this app to print files within another app's storage space—for example, files stored in Pages, Numbers, Safari, Notes, Mail, etc. Therefore, files created in other apps must be imported into this app. HOW DO I IMPORT FILES INTO THIS APP? • Use a web browser to transfer files between your computer and this app. • Use iTunes to upload files into this app. • Use a WebDAV server to transfer files. • Email a file to yourself. Then, open the Mail app, press and hold down the attachment until the "Open In..." menu appears. Select this app from the list of apps displayed. Optional Toll Free Number Subscription Notes (for fax/voicemail receipt): • Title: Toll-Free Number Subscription • Length: 1,3, 6 or 12 month options • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/privacy.html • Terms of use: https://www.ndilitechnologies.com/termsofuse.html

Screenshots

USB Disk4 screens
Printing for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Disk at 71% against Printing for iPhone's 26%. USB Disk also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Printing for iPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, 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

USB Disk costs $0.99 and Printing for iPhone $4.99 up front. USB Disk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Printing for iPhone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Disk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk has 161 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of USB Disk's written reviews are positive against 26% of Printing for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, Printing for iPhone every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USB Disk versus Printing for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB DiskPrinting for iPhone
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (161 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Ndili Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

USB Disk

All ratings161 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,057 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative15.2%

Printing for iPhone

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative67.2%

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

Printing for iPhone

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Prints directly from iPhone
  • 📁 Supports various file types
  • 🔗 Connects to wireless printers
  • 💡 Useful for occasional printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent printer detection
  • 🔍 Limited printer driver support
  • 🔧 Complicated setup process
  • 🔍 Poor print quality
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with all printers

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

Printing for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when printing certain file types
  • Printer not recognized despite being connected
  • Printed documents cut off or misaligned

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand printer driver support
  • Improve print quality settings
  • Add email printing functionality
  • Simplify setup and configuration
  • Provide better customer support

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
10 purchases

Printing for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$14.991 Month
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$79.996 Months
  • Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail$149.991 Year
One-time7
  • FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units$0.99
  • Business Cover Sheet with placeholders for your business info$0.99
  • FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus)$9.99
  • 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$14.99
  • FaxPack 90 - with 90 Fax Units (including 10 bonus)$19.99
  • 3-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number$39.99

Questions

Is USB Disk free?
USB Disk costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Printing for iPhone free?
Printing for iPhone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk or Printing for iPhone?
USB Disk is rated higher. USB Disk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Printing for iPhone averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do USB Disk or Printing for iPhone have ads?
USB Disk shows ads; Printing for iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk or Printing for iPhone?
USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, and Printing for iPhone every 4 months. Most recently, USB Disk was updated on November 13, 2026 and Printing for iPhone on November 13, 2026.

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