# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iMediaOut

The clearest difference is ads: iMediaOut at none against Portable USB · Cloud Ready's shown. iMediaOut also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (272 vs 60). Portable USB · Cloud Ready's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iMediaOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMediaOut holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 272 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's written reviews are positive against 76% of iMediaOut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, iMediaOut every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iMediaOut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews) | **[4.5 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imediaout/id1052024027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [Shanghai Yitu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/547237469) |

## What reviewers say

### Portable USB · Cloud Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472)

Transform your iPhone into a portable storage device. Easily manage local and cloud files, transfer them wirelessly or via USB, and share them securely. Supports a wide range of file formats for seamless viewing and organization.

**Highlights:** Cloud integration (GoogleDrive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud), Wi-Fi and USB file transfer, Secure multi-layer encryption, Comprehensive file management (search, organize, compress), Full format support for viewing (PDF, Office, media), Easy file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Feature | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for file management
- 👍 Supports multiple clouds
- 👍 Reliable for transfers
- 👍 Good for organizing docs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot register USB hard drive
- 🐛 Ads are unclosable
- 🐛 No thumbnail view for photos
- 🐛 Sync issues with Dropbox
- 🐛 App runs slow

**Reported bugs**

- USB to iPhone not registering
- Ads are unclosable due to placement
- Cannot sync with Dropbox
- Videos cannot be rotated to full screen
- Pictures organized in incorrect order

**Requested features**

- Option to see photos stored
- Thumbnail view for photos
- Smoother implementation
- Sync with Dropbox
- Option to check space available


### iMediaOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imediaout/id1052024027)

Access your iPhone/iPad media and files on your PC wirelessly through a web browser. Transfer photos, videos, and music, or use it as a USB disk for file uploads and downloads. Send text and URLs directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless media access via web browser, Browse, view, and download photos, Play and download videos, Play and download music, USB disk-like file transfer, Send text and URLs to device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Features Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast file transfer
- 👍 Practical and user-friendly
- 👍 Useful for transferring movies
- 👍 Works like a dream

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work anymore
- 🐛 Frozen screen
- 🐛 Copied clipboard on launching
- 🐛 Service has stopped
- 🐛 No way to turn on service

**Reported bugs**

- App not supported anymore
- Frozen screen on newer iPhones
- Service stopped error
- Crashes when viewing photos
- Crashes upon PC connection

**Requested features**

- Batch download functionality
- Batch sharing functionality
- Restore service functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMediaOut free?

iMediaOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iMediaOut?

iMediaOut is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while iMediaOut averages 4.5 from 272 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iMediaOut have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; iMediaOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iMediaOut?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and iMediaOut every 10 months. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 18, 2026 and iMediaOut on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*