Comparison

MediaShare Wireless vs USB

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

Head to head
About

MediaShare Wireless

Easily manage and stream media files from your wireless memory system. Access documents, view photos, play music, and share content directly from your device. Stay connected to the internet while using the system.

Highlights
  • Stream media from SD card/USB
  • Access non-media files
  • Internet access while connected
  • Thumbnail and list view
  • Keyword file search
  • Photo slideshows
  • Background music playback
Features
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Use the MediaShare app to copy files to and from your Verbatim MediaShare wireless memory system. • Stream media files that have been saved to an SD Card or a USB Flash Drive (supported media types dependent on players installed on your iOS mobile device) • Access non-media files using the "Open in" button for installed applications (for example .txt, .pdf, .doc, .xls, .ppt) • Access the internet while still connected to your MediaShare system • List saved files in thumbnail view or filename list view • Search for files using keyword search function • View photo slideshows • Play audio files as background music • Attach saved files to e-mail or upload photos to Facebook • Manage the Wi-Fi connection to your MediaShare system • Supports both iPhone and iPad running iOS version 4.0 and higher

About

USB

This tool connects to U.S. Boiler modulating condensing boilers via a Bluetooth adapter for commissioning, diagnostics, and service. It offers wizards for startup and troubleshooting, data logging, and remote support capabilities through a web portal.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to boilers
  • Commissioning, diagnostic, and service functions
  • Startup, troubleshoot, and service wizards
  • Cloud data logging and reporting
  • Remote support via web portal
  • Boiler firmware and parameter updates
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USB-Connect is a commissioning, diagnostic and service tool consisting of a Bluetooth Adaptor and mobile device app. The app communicates with any U.S. Boiler modulating condensing boiler. USB-Connect is a local service tool with web portal data collection and live streaming to enable remote support. Compatible Boilers include Alpine, Alta, AltaC, Aspen, AspenC, K2WT, K2WTC, K2FT and XC Modulating Condensing Boilers. USB-Connect Features: • Bluetooth Adaptor connects boiler to USB-Connect App. • English and Spanish Language. • Start-up, Troubleshoot and Service Wizards. • Data logs, site photos, service & status reports sent to cloud. • Alta Boiler Control firmware and default parameter updates.

Screenshots

MediaShare Wireless4 screens
USB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: USB at 75% against MediaShare Wireless's 13%. USB also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). MediaShare Wireless's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USB holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MediaShare Wireless's written reviews are positive against 75% of USB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaShare Wireless ships an update every 2 months, USB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MediaShare Wireless versus USB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaShare WirelessUSB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (9 ratings)4.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings916 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerbatim Americas, LLCU.S. Boiler Company, LLC.

Customer experience

MediaShare Wireless

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral19.4%
Negative67.7%

USB

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MediaShare Wireless

No in-app purchases

None

USB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaShare Wireless free?
MediaShare Wireless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB free?
USB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MediaShare Wireless or USB?
USB is rated higher. MediaShare Wireless averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while USB averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do MediaShare Wireless or USB have ads?
Neither MediaShare Wireless nor USB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaShare Wireless or USB?
MediaShare Wireless ships an update every 2 months, and USB monthly. Most recently, MediaShare Wireless was updated on October 22, 2026 and USB on October 24, 2026.

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