Comparison

Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless external disk drive. Easily share, copy, and back up files between your mobile device and PC, Mac, or Linux. Stream media directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Wireless SMB disk drive
  • File sharing and backup
  • Cross-platform compatibility (PC, Mac, Linux)
  • Wireless photo transfer
  • Built-in file viewers
  • File streaming
Features
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Turn your iDevice into a smart wireless mobile external disk drive. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod as a shared network disk drive. Share, copy, and backup your files to and from your PC / Mac / Linux / or any other device. DiskOnPhone comes with 7 days free trial period. After this you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. (If you do not maintain a subscription you will not be able to transfer files to/from other devices) • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($0.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Note: ------ In case of a problem to identify an already purchased subscription, please try first to quit and re-open the app. In case it does not work please click on "Restore Purchases". DiskOnPhone uses smb version 1. If you have trouble using it with Windows 10, please make sure that smb1 is enabled. https://zappiti.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1830778--network-smb1-sharing-protocol-on-windows-10 HOWTO (Sharing Files) --------------------------- 1. Connect your device to WiFi network 2. Click the Share icon and enable sharing 3. Connect from your PC using File Browser as described in the share tab 4. Accept the new connection on your device 5. Use GUEST account if prompt by your File Browser 6. Copy files from/to your device FEATURES ------------- - SMB Server - Transfer files from/to your PC running Windows or from/to your Mac/Linux using the built in SMB(Samba) protocol. - Copy your favorite photos wirelessly using Wi-Fi. - Browse locally on your device and see your saved files. - Open your saved photos, music or save PDF documents with the built in viewers. - Delete or Email your saved files from the app or from your PC. - Search for files from the app or from your PC. - Use your iPhone/iPad/iPod as a streamer to stream your saved files. - Work flawlessly with any OS that supports SMB protocol - Support unlimited number of files or folders - Support unlimited file size - Support unicode file names or folder names from any language - iTunes File Sharing USE ----- - Backup your files - Copy Files to Friends - Use it at work - Archive Software, Movies, Games - Keep important Documents - USB Drive - Copy your favorite photos wirelessly - Stream your files directly from your device EULA ------ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy -------------- http://www.gutherz.org/privacy_policy_diskonphone.html Support -------- support@novniv.com

Screenshots

Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens
DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk at 5.0 against Portable USB · Cloud Ready's 4.2. DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Portable USB · Cloud Ready's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's written reviews are positive against 50% of DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Portable USB · Cloud Ready versus DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable USB · Cloud ReadyDiskOnPhone Wireless Disk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (59 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂Niv Gutherz

Customer experience

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

All ratings59 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.2%

DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Cloud Feature$2.99
1 purchases

DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk

Subscriptions1
  • Wireless disk unlimited access$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk free?
DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk?
DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk have ads?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk does not.
Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk monthly. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 14, 2026 and DiskOnPhone Wireless Disk on September 26, 2026.

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