Comparison

Portable USB · Cloud Ready vs Disk Mounter

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

Disk Mounter

Transform your smartphone into a wireless disk drive for your computer. Easily share files, photos, and important documents securely. Offers additional tools like audio/video conversion and a secret folder for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Connect smartphone as wireless disk
  • Share photos and files wirelessly
  • High-speed data transmission
  • Secure secret folder with password/Touch ID
  • Audio and video file conversion
  • Photo and video editing
  • Integrated music player and voice recorder
Features
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Note : The functionality of this app is similar to the File Explorer app. It is advisable to review the File Explorer app before paying for this app. Disk Mounter is an application which connects smart phone to computer by wireless disk drive. You can use your smart phone as wireless removable disk at Mac / PC.   - Connecting Mac / Pc to smart phone through wireless disk. - Sharing photo album in smart phone with Mac / PC through wireless disk folder. - Transmitting data with high speed by using 8x Speed Booster  - Supporting WiFi and Personal Hotspot network - Network connection through Bonjour network from Apple - Easy recognition of all functions at a glance by simple and clear design It is designed data security system as the most important function. It is excellent to put your important files like source codes or certificate.   This app is designed to secure data as priority. Such important documents, source codes or certificates would be excellent to keep in the app.  Now, change the concept of connecting USB memory into the port. Just swipe your finger to connect USB memory through wireless in Smart Disk. You can always use and carry data conveniently and easily.    You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC for free. You can download it at http://www.smartdisk.org. web site :  http://www.smartdisk.org  # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

Screenshots

Portable USB · Cloud Ready4 screens
Disk Mounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Disk Mounter at none against Portable USB · Cloud Ready's shown. Disk Mounter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Portable USB · Cloud Ready's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Disk Mounter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Portable USB · Cloud Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portable USB · Cloud Ready has 59 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 65% of Disk Mounter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, Disk Mounter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Portable USB · Cloud Ready versus Disk Mounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable USB · Cloud ReadyDisk Mounter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (59 ratings) — better3.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜 桂Certchip Corp

Customer experience

Portable USB · Cloud Ready

All ratings59 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.2%

Disk Mounter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Disk Mounter

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
2 purchases

Disk Mounter

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Portable USB · Cloud Ready free?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Disk Mounter free?
Disk Mounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or Disk Mounter?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready is rated higher. Portable USB · Cloud Ready averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Disk Mounter averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Portable USB · Cloud Ready or Disk Mounter have ads?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready shows ads; Disk Mounter does not.
Which is updated more often, Portable USB · Cloud Ready or Disk Mounter?
Portable USB · Cloud Ready ships an update every 3 months, and Disk Mounter monthly. Most recently, Portable USB · Cloud Ready was updated on September 29, 2026 and Disk Mounter on September 13, 2026.

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