iTransfer vs Portable USB · Cloud Ready
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | iTransfer | Portable USB · Cloud Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (214 ratings) | 4.2 (59 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 214 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | 炜 桂 |
Customer experience
iTransfer
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
User reviews
iTransfer
From 214 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
iTransfer
- Premium$4.99
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Cloud Feature$2.99
Questions
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