Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iUSB Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
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.
- 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
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"Portable USB" — Turn your iPhone into a portable storage hub to easily manage local and cloud files! No complicated operations needed—efficiently organize, view all types of files, and quickly share them with others. The interface is simple and easy to use, while packing powerful and practical features: ◆ Seamless Multi-Platform Cloud Integration Supports GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, and iCloud for one-step file synchronization; ◆ Flexible Transfer & Easy Sharing ・Wi-Fi Transfer: Wirelessly move files between your phone and computer with ease. ・USB Cable Sharing: For the fastest speed, use iTunes on Windows or Finder on macOS. ・Share files bidirectionally with other apps, or via email attachments. ◆ Multi-Layer Encryption for Your Privacy Keep your data safe with a secure 4-digit passcode, complex password, pattern lock, or Touch ID; ◆ All-in-One File Management Global search, folder categorization, rename/move/compress/decompress (ZIP), and multi-dimensional sorting; ◆ Full Format Support for Smooth Viewing ・PDFs (thumbnails, bookmarks, printing) ・Images (swipe to browse, zoom) ・Documents (Word, Excel, PPT, iWork, html) ・Audio & Video (mp4, mp3 and other mainstream formats) We also provide handy usage tips and professional technical support to make file management simpler for you! Have questions? Contact us: awfsksk@gmail.com
iUSB Pro
Expand your Apple device's storage by backing up photos, videos, and contacts to an external device. Capture media directly to external storage and transfer files between devices, including non-Apple ones. Enjoy media stored on your external drive.
- Backup photos and videos
- Backup contacts
- Save media directly to external storage
- Transfer files between devices
- Play media from external storage
- Expand device storage
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This app will allow you to backup photos and contacts, transfer files, take pictures and videos without using internal storage and more. This app will ONLY work with the external backup device it was designed for. If you do not have that device, this app will not do anything. With this app you can: Backup all of your photos and videos with one tap, or select specific photos and videos to backup. Backup all of your contacts. Take pictures and record videos that save directly to your external device without using internal storage on your Apple device. Transfer photos and videos from other devices, including non-Apple devices, to your Apple device. Play movies and television shows saved on your external device. Save files to the external device or transfer files on to your Apple device. If you are looking for a way to expand the storage of your apple device, save the pictures and videos on your apple device, or transfer between devices using different operating systems, this app is the perfect solution. Once you have the recommended external storage device, download this app and get started!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 82% against iUSB Pro's 14%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6). iUSB Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iUSB Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iUSB Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's written reviews are positive against 14% of iUSB Pro's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iUSB Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (59 ratings) — better | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better | 14.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 炜 桂 | Shenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd. |
Customer experience
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
iUSB Pro
User reviews
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for file management
- 👍 Supports multiple clouds
- 👍 Reliable for transfers
- 👍 Good for organizing docs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot register USB hard drive
- 🐛 Ads are unclosable
- 🐛 No thumbnail view for photos
- 🐛 Sync issues with Dropbox
- 🐛 App runs slow
iUSB Pro
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 👍 Great app and connector
- 🚀 Smooth file transfer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize device
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Crashes when saving to camera roll
Bugs and requests
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- Option to see photos stored
- Thumbnail view for photos
- Smoother implementation
- Sync with Dropbox
- Option to check space available
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- Videos can be rotated to full screen
iUSB Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work on iOS 11 or iPhone 8/X
- Folders show as empty even when files are present
- Can't transfer large videos or lots of small files
- Corrupts SD card and makes it unusable
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Files app on iOS 11
- Improve music playback features
- Add option to open multiple files at once
- Provide better file management tools
In-app purchases
Portable USB · Cloud Ready
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Cloud Feature$2.99
iUSB Pro
No in-app purchases
