Comparison

Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs PQIReader

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

PQIReader

This utility app allows users to manage photos and videos on their iOS devices. It supports editing videos, backing up media, and playing music. Users can also share their edited videos directly to social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Video editing
  • Photo and video backup
  • Music playback
  • Social media sharing
  • iOS card reader functionality
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A powerful iOS card reader for iPad and iPhone. pqireader is able to edit video, Backup ( Photos and Video), and play music. What is more, you can share after editing video on social media.

Screenshots

Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens
PQIReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 82% against PQIReader's 0%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (60 vs 6). PQIReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PQIReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 60 ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of PQIReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, PQIReader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Portable USB · Cloud Ready versus PQIReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable USB · Cloud ReadyPQIReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

All ratings60 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.2%

PQIReader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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

PQIReader

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
None

PQIReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PQIReader free?
PQIReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or PQIReader?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while PQIReader averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or PQIReader have ads?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; PQIReader does not.
Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or PQIReader?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and PQIReader every 11 days. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 18, 2026 and PQIReader on September 18, 2026.

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