# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs BackupBOT

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | BackupBOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) |

## 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


### BackupBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backupbot/id6447771154)

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

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*