Comparison

Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs BackupBOT

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

BackupBOT

Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.

Highlights
  • One-touch photo album backup
  • Live Photo and iCloud support
  • Direct recording with pause/resume
  • PC/Mac file transfer
  • Offline music and video playback
  • Read-only drive protection
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The BackupBOT app works with Storage+'s MFi certified BackupBOT OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The BackupBOT offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the BackupBOT: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the BackupBOT to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the BackupBOT drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The BackupBOT offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection BackupBOT can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the BackupBOT for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the BackupBOT without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the BackupBOT provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. BackupBOT Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in BackupBOT camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the BackupBOT drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the Storage+ team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.

Screenshots

Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens
BackupBOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BackupBOT at 5.0 against Portable USB · Cloud Ready's 4.2. BackupBOT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Portable USB · Cloud Ready's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. BackupBOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BackupBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, BackupBOT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Portable USB · Cloud Ready versus BackupBOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable USB · Cloud ReadyBackupBOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (59 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂Vinpower Inc

Customer experience

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

All ratings59 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.6%

BackupBOT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BackupBOT

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

BackupBOT

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 BackupBOT free?
BackupBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or BackupBOT?
BackupBOT is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while BackupBOT averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or BackupBOT have ads?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; BackupBOT does not.
Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or BackupBOT?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and BackupBOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on September 21, 2026 and BackupBOT on September 11, 2026.

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