Comparison

MobileDisk vs Nomad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MobileDisk

Easily transfer files between your iPhone and computer wirelessly over Wi-Fi. This app turns your phone into a mini web server, allowing direct uploads and downloads from your desktop browser without cables or cloud services.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Wi-Fi network connection
  • No cables required
  • No cloud storage needed
  • Built-in web interface
  • Direct uploads and downloads
Features
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MobileDisk is a lightweight iOS app that lets you quickly transfer files between your iPhone and computer using your local Wi-Fi network — no cables, no cloud, no hassle. Built with simplicity in mind, MobileDisk uses a built-in web interface (powered by GCDWebUpload) to make your iPhone act like a mini web server. Just connect your phone and computer to the same network, open the browser, and start uploading or downloading files right from your desktop. Privacy Policy: https://www.haibosfashion.com/products/mobiledisk/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nomad

This AI assistant prioritizes your privacy by running entirely on your device, with no server data collection. It works offline and can leverage more powerful models from your local network. Organize documents, take notes, and get AI-powered insights without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing for complete privacy
  • Offline functionality for use anywhere
  • Document import and searchable knowledge base
  • Document-specific Q&A mode to prevent hallucinations
  • Smart notes with Markdown support
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Automatic Ollama server integration
Features
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Nomad AI: Intelligent Assistance Anywhere—Even Offline Nomad AI is a private, on-device AI assistant powered by Meta Llama 3.2. Every conversation stays on your device — no servers, no data collection, no internet required after the initial model download. When you're on your home network, Nomad AI automatically connects to your local Ollama server to leverage your desktop's more powerful models. Why Choose Nomad AI? Complete privacy. Zero compromise. Fully private — Your conversations, documents, and notes never leave your device or local network Works offline — Perfect for travel, remote work, or when you want to disconnect Document Library — Import PDFs, scan documents with your camera, paste text, or add photos to a searchable knowledge base organized into collections Document Q&A mode — Ask questions grounded strictly in your own documents, eliminating hallucinations for research and reference use Smart Notes — A built-in scratchpad with full Markdown rendering to capture and format ideas on the go iCloud Sync — Keep your conversation history in sync across all your Apple devices Ollama integration — Automatically discovers and connects to your locally running Ollama server over WiFi Model auto-detection — Seamlessly switches between your local on-device model and powerful Ollama models as you move between WiFi and offline OpenAI support — Optionally add your own OpenAI API key for access to cloud models when connected Web search — Optional live search integration to ground answers in current information Custom AI personality — Tailor the assistant's behavior and tone with custom system prompts Markdown support — Beautifully rendered responses with code blocks, lists, and formatting One-tap copy — Copy any response in a single tap Document Library Import and organize your knowledge base into named collections — work contracts, research notes, product docs, travel guides, anything. Import from PDF, camera scan (OCR), photos, plain text, or files (.txt, .md, .csv, .docx). Enable Document Q&A mode to restrict the AI to answering only from your imported content, ideal for accurate, source-grounded responses. Perfect For: Writing and brainstorming on the go Coding assistance while traveling or at your desk Researching without internet — ask questions against your own document library Private note-taking with Markdown formatting Reliable AI support in remote areas with zero connectivity Leveraging your desktop's powerful Ollama models on mobile Technical Details: Built-in Model: Meta Llama 3.2 (3B), optimized for mobile Additional Models: Download and switch between models directly in-app Ollama Support: Automatic discovery of locally running models on your network OpenAI: Optional cloud API integration (requires key and internet) Storage: Approximately 3 GB for the built-in model RAM: Approximately 1 GB for the built-in mobile model Recommended: iPhone 15 Pro or newer, iPad M3 or newer (4 GB+ RAM) Network: Local WiFi for Ollama; fully offline otherwise Your Data, Your Control Unlike cloud-based AI assistants, Nomad AI processes everything locally — on your device or through your own Ollama server. Your conversations, documents, and notes are never transmitted to any external service unless you explicitly enable an optional integration like OpenAI. Experience intelligent assistance that's private, portable, and powerful — online or off. Download Nomad AI today. © 2026 Red Noir Soft, Inc. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

MobileDisk4 screens
Nomad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nomad at 3.9 against MobileDisk's 3.0. Nomad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). MobileDisk's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. MobileDisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nomad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nomad holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileDisk ships an update weekly, Nomad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MobileDisk versus Nomad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileDiskNomad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB346 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer海波 周Red Noir Soft.

Customer experience

MobileDisk

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Nomad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MobileDisk

One-time1
  • MobileDisk Premium$5.99
None

Nomad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileDisk free?
MobileDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nomad free?
Nomad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileDisk or Nomad?
Nomad is rated higher. MobileDisk averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Nomad averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do MobileDisk or Nomad have ads?
Neither MobileDisk nor Nomad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileDisk or Nomad?
MobileDisk ships an update weekly, and Nomad every 3 days. Most recently, MobileDisk was updated on September 12, 2026 and Nomad on June 1, 2026.

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