# USB Sharp vs PhotoFast HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Sharp at 63% against PhotoFast HD's 19%. USB Sharp also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.4). PhotoFast HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87 vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USB Sharp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PhotoFast HD sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

USB Sharp holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 87 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of USB Sharp's written reviews are positive against 19% of PhotoFast HD's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Sharp | PhotoFast HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-sharp/id427762463/reviews)** | [2.4 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photofast-hd/id525386291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **87** |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [PhotoFast Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/379389417) |

## What reviewers say

### USB Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-sharp/id427762463)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable wireless storage disk for efficient file management. Upload multiple files via Chrome and Firefox, extract encrypted RAR archives, and organize documents, photos, and videos with ease.

**Highlights:** Portable wireless storage, File management, Multiple file upload, Encrypted archive extraction, Document reader, Photo viewer, Video player

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dropbox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| SkyDrive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### PhotoFast HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photofast-hd/id525386291)

Manage files on your iOS device with ease. Backup contacts, camera roll, and social media content to external storage. Secure your data with password protection and enjoy tools like a voice recorder and text editor.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS devices, Backup contacts, camera roll, calendar, Password and Touch ID protection, Voice recorder and text editor, Cloud storage integration, Support for numerous file formats

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Backup | Free | one-time |
| Photo Backup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flickr Album Backup | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zip/unzip files support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Facebook Album Backup | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tumblr | $1.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive integration | $3.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive integration | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer #1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 💡 Useful for expanding storage
- 👍 Works well with compatible devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Concerns about authenticity of devices
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 👎 App no longer supports older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Device not detected
- Authenticating issues
- App crashes
- Files not recognized

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to rename files
- Improved Dropbox integration
- Background file transfer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Sharp free?

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

### Is PhotoFast HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, USB Sharp or PhotoFast HD?

USB Sharp is rated higher. USB Sharp averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PhotoFast HD averages 2.4 from 87 ratings.

### Do USB Sharp or PhotoFast HD have ads?

USB Sharp shows ads; PhotoFast HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, USB Sharp or PhotoFast HD?

USB Sharp ships an update every 3 weeks, and PhotoFast HD every 3 weeks. Most recently, USB Sharp was updated on October 17, 2026 and PhotoFast HD on October 13, 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.*