# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iData Air

The clearest difference is rating: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 4.2 against iData Air's 3.0. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 5). iData Air'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. iData Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 60 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, iData Air every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iData Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata-air/id1094616252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [Shenzhen Hali-power Industrial CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/448145465) |

## 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


### iData Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata-air/id1094616252)

Wirelessly save and transfer photos, videos, and files to and from your iOS device. Keep your data secure and accessible on the go for easy sharing with others.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Save and transfer pictures, Save and transfer video, Save and transfer other files, Secure data storage, Easy file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?

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

### Is iData Air free?

iData Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while iData Air averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iData Air have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; iData Air does not.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and iData Air every 2 months. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 29, 2026 and iData Air on October 29, 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.*