# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs ExternalStorage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 82% against ExternalStorage's 0%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (59 vs 6). ExternalStorage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ExternalStorage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 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 ExternalStorage's.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, ExternalStorage every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | ExternalStorage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/externalstorage/id1145679274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 42 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 0101 technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/994444596) |

## 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


### ExternalStorage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/externalstorage/id1145679274)

Manage all your files on iOS devices with ease. This app allows you to back up contacts and camera roll, play media files, and preview images. It supports a wide range of document, image, audio, and video file formats.

**Highlights:** File management for iOS, Backup contacts and camera roll, Play videos and music, Preview images, Supports various file formats

**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 ExternalStorage free?

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

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ExternalStorage averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or ExternalStorage have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; ExternalStorage does not.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and ExternalStorage every 4 weeks. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 14, 2026 and ExternalStorage on October 4, 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.*