Comparison

Zapya vs iUSB

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

Head to head
About

Zapya

Share files between devices wirelessly and quickly, even large amounts of data. Connect with nearby users via GPS or QR codes. Secure your private files and chat offline with friends.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Nearby device discovery (GPS)
  • QR code sharing
  • Hidden folder for private files
  • Offline chat
  • Remote camera control (PeerCam)
Features
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File sharing has never been simpler! Without the need of a cable or cellular data, you can share files from device to device for free with Zapya. Zapya allows you to seamlessly transfer massive files across multiple platforms with speeds up to 10MB/second or up to 260 pictures in a minute. Looking to quickly connect with someone nearby? With the support of GPS location, Zapya provides a fast and accurate way to find nearby devices. You can also shake your devices at the same time in order to connect. Zapya can support USB Backup and Restore on iPad. Another way to connect on Zapya is via QR Codes. You can generate a personalized QR code in order to share multiple files at once. Others just need to scan the QR code to have the files to instantly start downloading onto their phone. Without touching your keyboard, you can share files to others! If you have important files on your device that you do not want others to have access to, you can select and lock those files into a hidden folder. By doing this, the next time you go to share files with someone; they will not be able to see or access those files. Besides sharing files, you can chat offline with up to five other devices using Zapya. You can also move the phone log and photos from your old device to your new phone in a matter of minutes. Or if you want to take photos remotely, you can use the PeerCam feature and control the camera of a connected device with peer permission. If you like Zapya, please give us reviews and high ratings. Your support is much appreciated! If you experience any issues or have any suggestions, please send feedback to us within the app or contact: feedback@dewmobile.net. Disclaimer: This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

iUSB

Easily share and manage files on your iDevices via Wi-Fi or cable. Supports a wide range of document and media formats, with cloud integration and passcode lock for security.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • Web browser file sharing
  • Cable file transfer
  • File and folder management
  • Passcode app lock
  • Extensive document and media format support
  • Cloud storage integration
Features
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This is very useful software for iDevices users, it lets you share all types of files easily and quickly via wifi. The main functions of iUSB: - Share files directly to iDevices via wifi (support IPv4 & IPv6 network). - Share files via wifi using a web browser to the device or computer. - Share files via cable to a computer. - Manage files and folders easily and efficiently. - Support for lock app by passcode. - Support video formats: MKV (with subtitle), MP4, M4V, MOV. - Allows to open almost common files with formats: MP3, XLS, PDF, PPT, DOC, RTF, KEY.ZIP, NUMBERS.ZIP, PAGES.ZIP, RTFD.ZIP, KEY, NUMBERS, PAGES, TXT, CSV, HTML, HTM. - Supports importing many popular file formats from other applications: ZIP, MP3, MP4, MOV, XLS, PDF, PPT, DOC, RTF, KEY, TXT, HTML, HTM. - Support exporting single file to other applications (ZIP, MP3, MP4, MOV, XLS, PDF, PPT, DOC, RTF, KEY, TXT, HTML, HTM). - Support download any file types from URL. - Support extract or compress ZIP file. - Support edit text file. - Allow to link to Dropbox account in order to upload/download files. - Allow to create folder and rename, delete item on Dropbox. - Support viewing GIF animation file. - Support importing HEIC and Live Photo from Camera Roll. - Support listening to m3 music while the app is hidden or off screen. This app can be used very easily. For any suggestions or support, reach us at info.poptato.com@gmail.com or via our website http://www.poptato.com

Screenshots

Zapya4 screens
iUSB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zapya at Free against iUSB's $0.99. Zapya also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). iUSB's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On 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

Zapya is free to download; iUSB costs $0.99 up front. iUSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zapya asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zapya holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapya has 33K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Zapya's written reviews are positive against 50% of iUSB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapya ships an update every 10 days, iUSB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Zapya versus iUSB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapyaiUSB
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDewMobile, IncTrung Pham

Customer experience

Zapya

All ratings33,330 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative30.8%

iUSB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Zapya

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes on startup
  • Unable to connect to PC or other devices
  • Transferred files have unknown extensions
  • Unexpected folder creation in photo albums

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved video player functionality
  • Better support for music file transfers

iUSB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zapya

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iUSB

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Zapya free?
Zapya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iUSB free?
iUSB costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zapya or iUSB?
Zapya is rated higher. Zapya averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while iUSB averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Zapya or iUSB have ads?
Zapya shows ads; iUSB does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapya or iUSB?
Zapya ships an update every 10 days, and iUSB every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zapya was updated on October 3, 2026 and iUSB on September 21, 2026.

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