Comparison

iTransfer vs Portable USB · Cloud Ready

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

Head to head
About

iTransfer

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive)
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and play various file types
  • Email and print documents
  • Password protection
Features
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No. 1 App for file upload/download on iPhone/iPad! Most secure file download/upload tool for business and professional users. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers. 3. Upload/download files to/from DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 4. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 5. Email files. 6. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 7. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 8. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 9. Play photo slideshows. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

About

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

Transform your iPhone into a portable storage device. Easily manage local and cloud files, transfer them wirelessly or via USB, and share them securely. Supports a wide range of file formats for seamless viewing and organization.

Highlights
  • Cloud integration (GoogleDrive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud)
  • Wi-Fi and USB file transfer
  • Secure multi-layer encryption
  • Comprehensive file management (search, organize, compress)
  • Full format support for viewing (PDF, Office, media)
  • Easy file sharing
Features
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"Portable USB" — Turn your iPhone into a portable storage hub to easily manage local and cloud files! No complicated operations needed—efficiently organize, view all types of files, and quickly share them with others. The interface is simple and easy to use, while packing powerful and practical features: ◆ Seamless Multi-Platform Cloud Integration Supports GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, and iCloud for one-step file synchronization; ◆ Flexible Transfer & Easy Sharing ・Wi-Fi Transfer: Wirelessly move files between your phone and computer with ease. ・USB Cable Sharing: For the fastest speed, use iTunes on Windows or Finder on macOS. ・Share files bidirectionally with other apps, or via email attachments. ◆ Multi-Layer Encryption for Your Privacy Keep your data safe with a secure 4-digit passcode, complex password, pattern lock, or Touch ID; ◆ All-in-One File Management Global search, folder categorization, rename/move/compress/decompress (ZIP), and multi-dimensional sorting; ◆ Full Format Support for Smooth Viewing ・PDFs (thumbnails, bookmarks, printing) ・Images (swipe to browse, zoom) ・Documents (Word, Excel, PPT, iWork, html) ・Audio & Video (mp4, mp3 and other mainstream formats) We also provide handy usage tips and professional technical support to make file management simpler for you! Have questions? Contact us: awfsksk@gmail.com

Screenshots

iTransfer4 screens
Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens

Verdict

The call

iTransfer and Portable USB · Cloud Ready both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's written reviews are positive against 52% of iTransfer's. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iTransfer's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 59). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for iTransfer against 4.2 for Portable USB · Cloud Ready. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, Portable USB · Cloud Ready every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTransfer versus Portable USB · Cloud Ready: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTransferPortable USB · Cloud Ready
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (214 ratings)4.2 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214 — better59
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft Corporation炜 桂

Customer experience

iTransfer

All ratings214 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.6%

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

All ratings59 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

iTransfer

From 214 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy file transfers
  • 👍 Useful for managing files
  • 🔒 SFTP support
  • 💡 Allows music/photo uploads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 👎 Limited free version
  • 👎 Aggressive upgrade prompts
  • 👎 Difficult to use interface

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for file management
  • 👍 Supports multiple clouds
  • 👍 Reliable for transfers
  • 👍 Good for organizing docs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot register USB hard drive
  • 🐛 Ads are unclosable
  • 🐛 No thumbnail view for photos
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Dropbox
  • 🐛 App runs slow

Bugs and requests

iTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
  • Uploads/downloads fail randomly
  • Incompatible with certain file types
  • Crashes when trying to access servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to edit server configurations
  • Background upload/download support
  • Improved file browsing and selection

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • USB to iPhone not registering
  • Ads are unclosable due to placement
  • Cannot sync with Dropbox
  • Videos cannot be rotated to full screen
  • Pictures organized in incorrect order

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to see photos stored
  • Thumbnail view for photos
  • Smoother implementation
  • Sync with Dropbox
  • Option to check space available
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  • Videos can be rotated to full screen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTransfer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
2 purchases

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Cloud Feature$2.99

Questions

Is iTransfer free?
iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTransfer or Portable USB · Cloud Ready?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.
Do iTransfer or Portable USB · Cloud Ready have ads?
Both iTransfer and Portable USB · Cloud Ready show ads.
Which is updated more often, iTransfer or Portable USB · Cloud Ready?
iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and Portable USB · Cloud Ready every 3 months. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Portable USB · Cloud Ready on October 14, 2026.

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