# USB Sharp vs BackupBOT

The clearest difference is rating: BackupBOT at 5.0 against USB Sharp's 3.1. BackupBOT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). USB Sharp's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USB Sharp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BackupBOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

BackupBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 7 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Sharp | BackupBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-sharp/id427762463/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) |

## 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 |


### BackupBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154)

Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.

**Highlights:** One-touch photo album backup, Live Photo and iCloud support, Direct recording with pause/resume, PC/Mac file transfer, Offline music and video playback, Read-only drive protection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Sharp free?

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

### Is BackupBOT free?

BackupBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USB Sharp or BackupBOT?

BackupBOT is rated higher. USB Sharp averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BackupBOT averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do USB Sharp or BackupBOT have ads?

USB Sharp shows ads; BackupBOT does not.

### Which is updated more often, USB Sharp or BackupBOT?

USB Sharp ships an update every 3 weeks, and BackupBOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, USB Sharp was updated on September 21, 2026 and BackupBOT on September 11, 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.*