Comparison

uDisk vs USB File

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

USB File

Features
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USB File is a simple wired file transfer utility for iPhone and Mac. Install the companion USB File app on your Mac, connect and unlock your iPhone, and you can browse and transfer files and folders directly between your devices. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone • Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac • Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone • Receive files shared from other apps • Browse folders and preview supported files • Share files through the system Share Sheet • Organize and delete files stored in USB File • Use the app without creating an account PRIVATE USB TRANSFERS File contents are transferred directly over USB. They are not sent through Wi-Fi, a local network, the internet, or cloud storage. USB File does not require an account and does not upload your files to a developer-operated server. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Mac running macOS 12 or later • A USB cable that supports data transfer • Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection • The first connection may require you to tap “Trust” on your iPhone Download USB File for Mac: https://apps.ihave.website/usbfile IMPORTANT USB File can only manage files stored in its own Documents directory. It cannot access private files belonging to other apps or the entire iPhone file system.

Screenshots

uDisk4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USB File at none against uDisk's 1. uDisk's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. USB File asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
uDisk versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruDiskUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (247 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings247 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTDGaoming Zhang

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
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  • 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

USB File

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

uDisk

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uDisk free?
uDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is USB File free?
USB File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do uDisk or USB File have ads?
Neither uDisk nor USB File shows ads.

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