# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iD Stick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 82% against iD Stick's 17%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). iD Stick'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. iD Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 60 ratings behind it against 9, 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 17% of iD Stick's.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, iD Stick every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iD Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-stick/id1166035114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 30 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 LuYuan Electron Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166035113) |

## 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


### iD Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-stick/id1166035114)

Manage your iPhone's storage by backing up photos, contacts, and media directly to a USB drive. This app allows you to shoot photos and videos directly to your USB, play various media formats from the drive, and organize files with ease.

**Highlights:** Backup photos and contacts, Shoot photos/videos directly to USB, Play various media formats from USB, File classification and viewing, USB folder structure management, Quick file search

**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 iD Stick free?

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

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while iD Stick averages 2.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iD Stick have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; iD Stick does not.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and iD Stick every 6 months. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 18, 2026 and iD Stick on October 17, 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.*