Comparison

uDisk vs iData Air

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

Head to head
About

uDisk

Transform your iOS device into a portable USB drive. Easily transfer files between your device and computer via Wi-Fi or iTunes. Browse, play, and edit various file types directly on your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Use iOS device as USB disk
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • iTunes File Sharing
  • Browse various file types
  • Play music and video
  • Edit text files
  • Create directories and sort files
Features
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Let your iOS device become a USB disk ! You can use it to transfer files between iOS device and computer by Wifi or iTunes File Sharing. The uDisk support various files browse, music and video play, and text file editing. Tap the toolbar buttons you can view the wifi address, create a directory, sort the files, and change the view mode. Long press the file item, you can move, rename, email and delete the file. Enjoy it ! If any question and suggestion, please contact czh0766@163.com.

About

iData Air

Wirelessly save and transfer photos, videos, and files to and from your iOS device. Keep your data secure and accessible on the go for easy sharing with others.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Save and transfer pictures
  • Save and transfer video
  • Save and transfer other files
  • Secure data storage
  • Easy file sharing
Features
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With the iData Air, you are in control of your data. When, Where, What, and How. You can wirelessly save and transfer pictures, video and other files to and from your iOS smart phone. Simply keep your iData Air securely in your pocket or bag and you're ready to save and share your files with friends and colleagues as needed.

Screenshots

uDisk4 screens
iData Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: uDisk at 4.3 against iData Air's 3.0. uDisk also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 5). iData Air's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. uDisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iData Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uDisk holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uDisk has 247 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
uDisk versus iData Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruDiskiData Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (247 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings247 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTDShenzhen Hali-power Industrial CO., LTD

Customer experience

uDisk

All ratings247 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.4%

iData Air

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

uDisk

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Cannot save files manually
  • Material does not always show
  • Does not work after initial use
  • Cannot rotate screen
  • Does not transfer videos from phone
Show 1 more
  • No permissions requested for file access

Requested features

2 requests
  • App should be pre-loaded on the thumbdrive
  • More clarity on app functionality and safety

iData Air

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

uDisk

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
None

iData Air

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uDisk free?
uDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iData Air free?
iData Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uDisk or iData Air?
uDisk is rated higher. uDisk averages 4.3 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while iData Air averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do uDisk or iData Air have ads?
Neither uDisk nor iData Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uDisk or iData Air?
uDisk ships an update every 2 months, and iData Air every 2 months. Most recently, uDisk was updated on October 23, 2026 and iData Air on October 21, 2026.

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