# USB Mobile Disk vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB Mobile Disk at 63% against File Manager's 0%. USB Mobile Disk also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

USB Mobile Disk costs $0.99 and File Manager $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of USB Mobile Disk's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

USB Mobile Disk ships an update every 3 months, File Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Mobile Disk | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-mobile-disk/id505848112/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raphael Odermatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/403027529) | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) |

## What reviewers say

### USB Mobile Disk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-mobile-disk/id505848112)

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable storage device, allowing you to carry documents, music, and videos. It features a built-in file manager, music player, PDF reader, and supports various file transfer methods.

**Highlights:** Portable storage for iPhone/iPad, Advanced file manager, Background music player, PDF reader, Gallery import/export, FTP and HTTP file access, ZIP file creation/extraction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902)

Organize, protect, and access your files with ease. This app offers secure file management, including password protection, dark mode, and a built-in media player. It supports a wide range of document types and allows for easy sharing and downloading of non-audiovisual content.

**Highlights:** Secure file and folder protection with passcodes, Dark mode for enhanced viewing, Built-in media player, Document viewer for various file types, File import/export and sharing, Web browser with download capabilities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USB Mobile Disk free?

USB Mobile Disk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, USB Mobile Disk or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. USB Mobile Disk averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do USB Mobile Disk or File Manager have ads?

USB Mobile Disk shows ads; File Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, USB Mobile Disk or File Manager?

USB Mobile Disk ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, USB Mobile Disk was updated on August 1, 2026 and File Manager on September 8, 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.*