Comparison

iXCharger vs Diskio

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

Head to head
About

iXCharger

This app facilitates automatic backup and charging for Apple devices when connected to a compatible charger and storage device. It offers secure access to your data with biometric authentication and allows for intuitive file management and content restoration.

Highlights
  • Automatic backup and charging
  • Secure data access with biometrics
  • Intuitive file management
  • View stored content offline
  • Restore photos and videos
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The iXCharger app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXCharger charger and storage backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad). The iXCharger App provides the following useful functions when connected to an iXCharger device: 1. Auto-Backup & Charging: As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXCharger device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. 2. Trust Circle: Secure Protection using Biometric Authentication or Apple ID log-in to access the iXCharger’s data, to prevent unauthorized use. Content can only be viewed by those devices in the Trust Circle 3. Intuitive File Management: Maintain separate content folders for each iDevice that loaded content onto the iXCharger device 4. View all content stored on the iXCharger APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXCharger device). 5. Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXCharger onto your iDevice(s) 6. View all content stored on the iXCharger

About

Diskio

This utility app provides precise speed tests for all your storage devices, from internal iPhone storage to external USB drives. Customize test parameters for detailed insights and identify performance bottlenecks. It offers a simple three-step process to analyze your storage's true capabilities.

Highlights
  • Precise disk speed testing
  • Tests internal and external storage
  • Customizable test parameters
  • Simple three-step process
  • Universally compatible with iOS devices
  • Identifies performance bottlenecks
Features
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How fast is your storage? Measure sequential read and write speeds on your iPhone or a compatible external drive. Go beyond one number with repeat runs and a detailed report. SEE THE WHOLE RESULT Choose 1, 3 or 6 runs. With 3 or 6 runs, see median read and write speeds, minimum and maximum values, and the result of every run. CHECK CONSISTENCY Choose 6 runs to assess read and write stability separately over the last five. See whether results are stable or vary, with the criteria explained in the app. TEST YOUR SETUP Use your iPhone's internal storage or select a compatible, writable external drive through Files. Choose a test file from 1 to 5 GiB and a block size of 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 MiB. The defaults are 6 runs, a 1 GiB file and a 2 MiB block. UNDERSTAND THE MEASUREMENT Speeds are shown in MB/s, and write timing includes final filesystem synchronization. Follow each write and read phase as the test runs. SHARE THE DETAILS Send a result card with the full report, test settings and, after 6 runs, the stability assessment. The interface supports light and dark appearances, larger text and Reduce Motion. ADAPTS TO YOUR DISPLAY On iPhone Duo, an expanded layout gives controls and results their own space. Your report stays available as the layout changes, and narrow windows use a compact view. GET STARTED 1. Select your storage and test settings. 2. Start the test and keep Diskio open. 3. Review the report or share your results. A test needs enough free space for a temporary file. External storage must be accessible and writable through Files. Results depend on the device, storage, connection, free space and test settings. The stability assessment adapts numerical criteria from SNIA SSS PTS. It is not a full SNIA-compliant benchmark, a drive-health check or a sustained-performance rating. Results from version 3.0 onward may differ from older versions because the measurement method was revised.

Screenshots

iXCharger4 screens
Diskio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iXCharger at Free against Diskio's $5.99. iXCharger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Diskio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (17 vs 3). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

iXCharger is free to download; Diskio costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iXCharger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diskio has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXCharger ships an update monthly, Diskio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iXCharger versus Diskio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXChargerDiskio
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings317 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinpower IncSergii Khliustin

Customer experience

iXCharger

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Diskio

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

iXCharger

No in-app purchases

None

Diskio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iXCharger free?
iXCharger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diskio free?
Diskio costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iXCharger or Diskio?
iXCharger is rated higher. iXCharger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Diskio averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do iXCharger or Diskio have ads?
Diskio shows ads; iXCharger does not.
Which is updated more often, iXCharger or Diskio?
iXCharger ships an update monthly, and Diskio weekly. Most recently, iXCharger was updated on October 11, 2026 and Diskio on October 27, 2026.

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