# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs iStore Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Portable USB · Cloud Ready at 82% against iStore Pro's 0%. Portable USB · Cloud Ready also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (60 vs 9). iStore Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.4. 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 0% of iStore Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | iStore Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews)** | [1.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istore-pro/id1465850489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **81.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [晓明 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460669893) |

## 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


### iStore Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istore-pro/id1465850489)

Manage media files like videos, photos, and music stored on Apple USB drives. Organize documents, play media with slideshows and music controls, and perform file operations like copy, cut, and delete.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display (video, photo, music), List/thumbnail view with sharing, File operations (copy, cut, delete, create, rename), Local/iStorage data transmission, Photo slideshow mode, Music playback with artwork and repeat settings, Document support for various formats

**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 iStore Pro free?

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

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while iStore Pro averages 1.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or iStore Pro have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; iStore Pro does not.

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

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and iStore Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 18, 2026 and iStore Pro on October 13, 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.*