Comparison

USB Disk Pro vs iReader Play

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

Head to head
About

USB Disk Pro

Manage and view documents on your iPhone and iPad with this powerful file manager. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes or Wi-Fi, and supports numerous cloud services. Secure your files with encryption and access them from various locations.

Highlights
  • Store and view files
  • Built-in document viewer
  • iTunes and Wi-Fi file transfers
  • Cloud service integration
  • File encryption and protection
  • Supports Files app
Features
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USB Disk Pro lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone and 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 / 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 • Store and view files. • Open multiple documents in different pages. • Restores last viewing position. • Navigate using swipes (like Photos / iBooks app). • Thumbnails let you preview your files. • Protect & encrypt files using Apple's Data Protection. • Supports the Files application (file provider for iOS 11+). MORE FEATURES • View and download email attachments. • Full screen file viewer. • Copy, paste, cut, delete and create files. • USB file transfers. • File transfers without iTunes over WiFi. • TV / VGA out. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. • Lock code. • Download web files. • In app web browser. • Storage provider for other apps. • Background audio. BROWSING LOCATIONS • Local files. • Dropbox. • Google Drive. • OneDrive, SharePoint. • Box. • Evernote. • WebDAV and WWW servers. • FTP, SFTP servers. • Device's Photo Library. READING 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, ...). EDITING FILE TYPES • ZIP files. • Small txt files. • PDF annotations. UPDATES Buy now and get free updates.

About

iReader Play

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iReader Play is a file management tool providing file Management, Backup and Browsing on an iPhone or iPad. While connecting with the required GO-Trust iReader microSD adaptor accessory, the App can transfer files between an iOS Device and the iReader microSD adaptor. Main features includes 1. Low cost memory expansion 2. Easy to use and no battery required 3. Makes your pictures, movies and music portable 4. Transfer files from your PC or Mac to your iPhone or iPad 5. Backup photos to external microSD storage. 6. Backup and Restore Contacts. 7. Manage files on iOS devices. (Copy, Paste, Move, Delete, Playback, Open In) 8. Works with any generic microSD card up to 128GB 9. Store files on your microSD card or in the iReader Play app. Due to Apple's security requirement, each App in the iOS system has it's own storage space. If you plan to use iReader Play to manage files in other Apps, please use 'Open-in' function to export files to the iReader Play App.

Screenshots

USB Disk Pro4 screens
iReader Play1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iReader Play at Free against USB Disk Pro's $99.99. iReader Play also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

iReader Play is free to download; USB Disk Pro costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk Pro ships an update every 3 months, iReader Play every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
USB Disk Pro versus iReader Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk ProiReader Play
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.GoTrustID Inc.

Bugs and requests

USB Disk Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App closing unexpectedly when using certain features
  • Inability to open large files without crashing
  • Inconsistent file handling and naming

Requested features

4 requests
  • Advanced video player controls (fast forward, slow motion, zoom)
  • Basic image editing tools
  • Improved file/folder organization and naming
  • Integration with more cloud storage services

iReader Play

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

USB Disk Pro

No in-app purchases

None

iReader Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USB Disk Pro free?
USB Disk Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iReader Play free?
iReader Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USB Disk Pro or iReader Play have ads?
Neither USB Disk Pro nor iReader Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk Pro or iReader Play?
USB Disk Pro ships an update every 3 months, and iReader Play every 6 weeks. Most recently, USB Disk Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and iReader Play on October 8, 2026.

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