# uDisk vs iXflash File

The clearest difference is rating: iXflash File at 5.0 against uDisk's 4.3. iXflash File also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). uDisk's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uDisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iXflash File asks for nothing beyond the download.

iXflash File holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uDisk has 233 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

uDisk ships an update every 2 months, iXflash File every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uDisk | iXflash File |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udisk/id532963658/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-file/id6464537530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/480204138) | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) |

## What reviewers say

### uDisk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udisk/id532963658)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast transfer
- 👍 Good for organizing files
- 👍 Useful for freeing up phone space
- 👍 Versatile and durable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work for some users
- 🐛 App requires download to each device
- 🐛 Cannot rotate screen
- 🐛 Does not work as a standalone flash drive
- 🐛 Limited file transfer capability

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save files manually
- Material does not always show
- Does not work after initial use
- Cannot rotate screen
- Does not transfer videos from phone

**Requested features**

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


### iXflash File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-file/id6464537530)

Easily transfer files between your iOS devices and computers. Enjoy media playback directly from your device without using internal storage, supporting high-resolution audio and various video formats.

**Highlights:** File transfer to/from PC/Mac, Support for compressed and password-protected files, Direct media playback from device, Hi-resolution audio playback, Support for multiple video formats, Gesture controls for playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uDisk free?

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

### Is iXflash File free?

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

### Which has better reviews, uDisk or iXflash File?

iXflash File is rated higher. uDisk averages 4.3 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while iXflash File averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do uDisk or iXflash File have ads?

Neither uDisk nor iXflash File shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uDisk or iXflash File?

uDisk ships an update every 2 months, and iXflash File every 6 weeks. Most recently, uDisk was updated on October 9, 2026 and iXflash File on October 6, 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.*