Comparison

Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs TP

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

TP

Access your TP-Link router's internal storage and connected USB drives remotely. Securely manage, download, and upload files from anywhere with an internet connection. Offers private and convenient file management without relying on cloud services.

Highlights
  • Remote file access
  • USB disk management
  • File storage, view, rename, move, delete
  • File download and upload
  • Storage details and disk formatting
  • Profile customization
Features
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TP-Link FileBank allows you to access the internal storage and external USB disks of your TP-Link router (Archer C5400X) from anywhere, as long as you can access the internet. More private and secure than a cloud service, and just as convenient. Simply log in to your TP-Link router (Archer C5400X) with your TP-Link ID, plug in external USB disks if you like, then you can enjoy private, secure, remote management of your pictures, videos, and other files with TP-Link FileBank. TP-Link FileBank supports the following features: - Store, view, rename, move, delete, and search for files and folders - Download files to local, upload files to storage disks - View the storage details and format disks - Customize profile settings Note: Currently only Archer C5400X supports TP-Link FileBank.

Screenshots

Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens
TP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 4.2 against TP's 1.0. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 3). TP'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. TP 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Portable USB · Cloud Ready versus TP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable USB · Cloud ReadyTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
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 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂TP-Link Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

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

TP

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

TP

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

TP

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 TP free?
TP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or TP?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while TP averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or TP have ads?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; TP does not.

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