Comparison

TapBackup vs USB File

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

Head to head
About

TapBackup

Features
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BMX Tap Backup is a simple way to back up your phone to your Bytesize drive. With one tap, you can copy photos, videos, and files from your phone to local storage. You can view transfer progress in real time, so you always know what has been saved to your drive and what is still on your phone. Built for creators, travelers, and anyone who needs extra storage, Tap Backup gives you a fast, reliable backup whenever you are running out of space or need an easy offload.

About

USB File

Features
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USB File is a simple wired file transfer utility for iPhone and Mac. Install the companion USB File app on your Mac, connect and unlock your iPhone, and you can browse and transfer files and folders directly between your devices. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone β€’ Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac β€’ Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone β€’ Receive files shared from other apps β€’ Browse folders and preview supported files β€’ Share files through the system Share Sheet β€’ Organize and delete files stored in USB File β€’ Use the app without creating an account PRIVATE USB TRANSFERS File contents are transferred directly over USB. They are not sent through Wi-Fi, a local network, the internet, or cloud storage. USB File does not require an account and does not upload your files to a developer-operated server. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone running iOS 15 or later β€’ Mac running macOS 12 or later β€’ A USB cable that supports data transfer β€’ Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection β€’ The first connection may require you to tap β€œTrust” on your iPhone Download USB File for Mac: https://apps.ihave.website/usbfile IMPORTANT USB File can only manage files stored in its own Documents directory. It cannot access private files belonging to other apps or the entire iPhone file system.

Screenshots

TapBackup4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: USB File at 3 against TapBackup's 1. USB File also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TapBackup versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapBackupUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBMX PTE. LTDGaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

TapBackup

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapBackup free?
TapBackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB File free?
USB File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapBackup or USB File have ads?
Neither TapBackup nor USB File shows ads.

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