# Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs File Transfer Secure Drop

The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer Secure Drop at 4.8 against Portable USB · Cloud Ready's 4.2. File Transfer Secure Drop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Portable USB · Cloud Ready's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Portable USB · Cloud Ready sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and File Transfer Secure Drop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Transfer Secure Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 82% positive.

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, File Transfer Secure Drop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portable USB · Cloud Ready | File Transfer Secure Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portable-usb-cloud-ready/id648162472/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-secure-drop/id6451130399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [炜 桂](https://appshunter.io/developer/599269607) | [Huizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679527217) |

## 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


### File Transfer Secure Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-secure-drop/id6451130399)

Effortlessly transfer photos and videos between devices at lightning speed. This app ensures your media is sent in original quality without compression, offering seamless format conversion and complete privacy protection through direct device transfers.

**Highlights:** Lightning transfer speed, Zero data usage via WiFi, Complete privacy protection, Original quality retained, Seamless format conversion, Easy to use interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Transfer Month | $3.99 | per month |
| File Transfer Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Transfer Secure Drop free?

File Transfer Secure Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or File Transfer Secure Drop?

File Transfer Secure Drop is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while File Transfer Secure Drop averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or File Transfer Secure Drop have ads?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; File Transfer Secure Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or File Transfer Secure Drop?

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and File Transfer Secure Drop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on October 14, 2026 and File Transfer Secure Drop on October 4, 2026.

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