Comparison

Infinitive Read vs SD Import

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

Head to head
About

Infinitive Read

This app facilitates seamless data transfer between iOS devices and external storage, allowing you to free up space or access files on the go. It offers robust file management features, including viewing, copying, moving, sharing, and deleting, along with media playback and contact backup.

Highlights
  • Two-way storage transfer
  • Free up device space
  • File management (view, copy, move, share, delete)
  • Media playback (photos, videos)
  • Contact backup and restore
  • Folder creation and sorting
Features
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“Infinitive Read” is an extremely convenient operated application software for memory expansion on iOS device. It provides a two -way storage between iOS devices and external storage, that means , you can transfer the data from the devices which has lighting connector to the external storage to free up your devices space instantly; also you can transfer the external storage data to your iPhone for better view/share. It provides thumbnail view, create new folder , sort files via different ways and rename functions; It provides files( include photos/videos) view , copy , move , share,delete functions; It provides play the photos by sliding show mode setting, video’s format supports MP4, Movie, AVI; It provides contacts backup -restore, just one click easily to finish this process; This solution provides users a easiest way to manage your data in your i-devices, anywhere you go , it can be on the go and perfectly fits into your life.

About

SD Import

Easily transfer photos and videos from your camera's SD card directly to your iPhone's photo library. Supports RAW formats and offers smart scanning to organize your media by date, preserving EXIF data. Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited imports and one-tap card cleanup.

Highlights
  • Real-time import progress
  • One-tap card cleanup (Pro)
  • RAW format support
  • Smart scanning for media
  • Date grouping
  • EXIF preservation
  • Storage check before import
Features
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SD Import is the fastest and simplest tool to import photos and videos from your camera SD card directly to iPhone Photos. Why SD Import? • Real-time import progress — see exactly how fast files are transferring, byte by byte • One-tap card cleanup — delete successfully imported files from your SD card right after importing, freeing space while you're still shooting (Pro) • Deletion with two safeguards — only files verified as fully read and confirmed saved to Photos are removed; failed imports are never deleted, and every deletion needs your confirmation • RAW format support — ARW, CR2, CR3, RAF, NEF and more • Smart scanning — automatically finds photos and videos, hides junk files • Date grouping — browse media organized by shooting date • EXIF preserved — original shooting dates kept intact in your Photos library • Storage check — warns you before import if space is running low How it works: 1. Connect your SD card reader to iPhone 2. Select the SD card directory 3. Pick your photos and videos 4. Tap Import — done! 5. Need space? Clear the imported files off the card in one tap About the delete feature Every file is verified as fully read and successfully saved to your Photos library before it is deleted. Files that failed to import, or that you didn't select, are never touched. Deletion always requires an explicit tap plus a confirmation — nothing is ever deleted automatically. Pro upgrade unlocks unlimited imports and SD card cleanup with a one-time purchase. No subscription, yours forever. Supports Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, DJI and other major camera brands.

Screenshots

Infinitive Read3 screens
SD Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SD Import at 67% against Infinitive Read's 11%. SD Import also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Infinitive Read's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). 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. SD Import sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Infinitive Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SD Import holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Infinitive Read's written reviews are positive against 67% of SD Import's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinitive Read ships an update every 3 weeks, SD Import every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Infinitive Read versus SD Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinitive ReadSD Import
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (13 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSakar International, Inc.海龙 李

Customer experience

Infinitive Read

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

SD Import

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Infinitive Read

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SD Import

One-time1
  • 解锁无限导入$4.99

Questions

Is Infinitive Read free?
Infinitive Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SD Import free?
SD Import is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Infinitive Read or SD Import?
SD Import is rated higher. Infinitive Read averages 1.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SD Import averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Infinitive Read or SD Import have ads?
Neither Infinitive Read nor SD Import shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infinitive Read or SD Import?
Infinitive Read ships an update every 3 weeks, and SD Import every 2 days. Most recently, Infinitive Read was updated on August 31, 2026 and SD Import on September 9, 2026.

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