Comparison

USB Disk vs AirDrive

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

AirDrive

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless external hard drive. Easily transfer, view, and share photos, videos, music, and documents across devices without needing special software or cables. Secure your data with a pass lock and organize files efficiently.

Highlights
  • Wireless external hard drive functionality
  • File transfer without iTunes or software
  • View and share photos, videos, and music
  • Create and organize folders
  • Pass lock for data security
  • Download files from the internet
  • Create notes (drawing, audio, text)
Features
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Finally use your iPhone/iPad/iPod as an external hard drive; view and share your photos, videos, musics and other documents on the go. Connect your iDevices to computers and smart phones without iTunes or other third part software, and share files easily. Download musics, videos and other stuffs on the internet. Protect all your data with a pass lock… AirDrive does it all ! AirDrive combines wifi server features with a powerful file manager; it is now easy to connect your iPhone* to computers and smart phones, and use it as an external hard drive, to share files and view them on the go. No need for iTunes, special cables or other software to connect your iPhone: the only thing required is an internet wifi connection. Simply share photos, videos and musics with your friends when you see them. Import several photos and videos at once from your camera roll and albums and share them with your friends. Import musics from your iPod library and share them too! Your friends can also upload their photos, videos, musics and other files to your iPhone* and you can then view/play them and save the photos in videos all at once in your camera roll. Import files from any other apps that support file sharing (mail attachments, file manager apps, editing apps…): view them and protect them into the app with a pass lock. Download files on the internet and in other files sharing apps; download several files in the background while seeing photos/videos or creating notes. Let your friends download your files with their computers and smart phones. And so many other features that we could continue for hours ..! Main app features: - Connect your iPhone* to computers as an external hard drive and easily transfer files, create folders to organize them, view them and share them on the go. Works with Mac and Windows computers. - Connect your iPhone* to computers and smart phones by simply entering the app server url: let your friends download your files and upload theirs without itunes, special cables or software. - Import several photos and videos into the app to protect them or share them. - Import musics from your iPod library play and share them ! - Organize your files on the go: create folders, rename your files, copy, move them at specific locations, delete and save them. - Create drawing, audio and text notes directly in the app. -Of course you can also transfer file with iTunes and its file sharing feature. - Protect all your data with a pass lock. - Share all your files by email, with other apps and on social networks. If you have issues with the app, write us an email at support@seb-appstore.com. If you report a problem in your review, unfortunately we can not contact you and help you out. Check out many great other apps at www.SEB-AppStore.com iPhone*: iPhone, iPod and iPad devices

Screenshots

USB Disk4 screens
AirDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Disk at 71% against AirDrive's 26%. USB Disk also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (161 vs 1). AirDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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 AirDrive $4.99 up front. USB Disk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AirDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB Disk holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Disk has 161 ratings behind it against 1, 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 AirDrive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, AirDrive every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
USB Disk versus AirDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB DiskAirDrive
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (161 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Sebastien BUET

Customer experience

USB Disk

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

AirDrive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative69.6%

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

AirDrive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

AirDrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USB Disk free?
USB Disk costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AirDrive free?
AirDrive costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk or AirDrive?
USB Disk is rated higher. USB Disk averages 4.6 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while AirDrive averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do USB Disk or AirDrive have ads?
USB Disk shows ads; AirDrive does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk or AirDrive?
USB Disk ships an update every 2 months, and AirDrive every 12 months. Most recently, USB Disk was updated on November 1, 2026 and AirDrive on November 1, 2026.

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