# USB Disk vs Owlfiles

The clearest difference is price: Owlfiles at Free against USB Disk's $0.99. Owlfiles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 161). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Owlfiles 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 Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Owlfiles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of USB Disk's written reviews are positive against 65% of Owlfiles's.

USB Disk ships an update every 3 months, Owlfiles every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Disk | Owlfiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk/id385275533/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 65.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 200 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imesart S.a.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290160983) | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) |

## 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


### Owlfiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524)

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, Stream movies and music, View and manage documents, photos, Built-in FTP and HTTP servers, Nearby file transfer, Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Owlfiles Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo | $23.99 | one-time |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless file transfers
- 🎥 Good media playback support
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Useful network tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open certain file types
- Sync issues with network shares
- Inconsistent video playback performance

**Requested features**

- Thumbnail preview for files
- Resume playback option for media
- Batch file rename and delete
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Disk free?

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

### Is Owlfiles free?

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

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

Owlfiles is rated higher. USB Disk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Owlfiles averages 4.6 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do USB Disk or Owlfiles have ads?

USB Disk shows ads; Owlfiles does not.

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

USB Disk ships an update every 3 months, and Owlfiles every 4 weeks. Most recently, USB Disk was updated on October 21, 2026 and Owlfiles on October 20, 2026.

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