# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs Private File

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 81% against Private File's 0%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (59 vs 3). Private File's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Portable USB · Cloud Ready's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private File's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | Private File |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-file-calculator/id1098129474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [景弘 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/660167348) |

## 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


### Private File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-file-calculator/id1098129474)

This utility app functions as a disguised calculator that can securely store your private files. It offers file transfer from a computer via iTunes and supports a wide range of video, image, audio, and document formats.

**Highlights:** Disguised calculator interface, Secure file storage, File transfer via iTunes, Supports multiple file formats, Authentication required for access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vip | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?

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

### Is Private File free?

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

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Private File averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or Private File have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; Private File does not.

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