# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iUSB Pro

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.

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. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iUSB Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [2.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iusb-pro/id1069615726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 21 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) | [Shenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/536103551) |

## 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


### iUSB Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iusb-pro/id1069615726)

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.

**Highlights:** Backup photos and videos, Backup contacts, Save media directly to external storage, Transfer files between devices, Play media from external storage, Expand device storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and useful
- 👍 Great app and connector
- 🚀 Smooth file transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize device
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Crashes when saving to camera roll

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?

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

### Is iUSB Pro free?

iUSB Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while iUSB Pro averages 2.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iUSB Pro have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; iUSB Pro does not.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and iUSB Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 14, 2026 and iUSB Pro 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.*