SafeUSB Pro vs FastCat Wired Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeUSB Pro
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SafeUSB Pro is an iOS file management tool designed specifically for its compatible USB flash drive. Core Features Security Protection: When used with the dedicated USB flash drive, password verification is required to access data, ensuring your data security. Intelligent Categorization and Management: Automatically identifies file types such as documents, images, videos, and audio files, eliminating cluttered folders and making searching more efficient. One-Stop File Operations: Supports common functions such as browsing, copying, moving, deleting, renaming, and sharing, easily managing all content on the USB flash drive. Offline Use: No internet connection required; all operations are completed locally, eliminating the privacy risks associated with cloud transfers.
FastCat Wired Link
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FastCat Wired Link lets your iPhone use a Windows computer network connection over USB or a local network, helping reduce Wi‑Fi fluctuations and mobile-network latency. Key Features - USB wired networking: Connect your iPhone and Windows computer with a USB cable for a more stable, low-latency connection. - Wi‑Fi gateway: Share the computer connection with multiple phones on the same local network. - Account benefits: Sign in to sync membership and usage benefits. - Connection diagnostics: View connection status, traffic totals, speed, and troubleshooting guidance. - Optional rewarded ads (China Mainland only): Free users can choose to watch one non-personalized Tencent Youlianghui ad to add one hour of usage. FastCat uses the iOS system VPN interface only after you actively start a connection. Network packets are forwarded to the computer or gateway device you choose. The app does not record browsing domains, page content, or packet contents. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.liibei.com/PrivacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafeUSB Pro at none against FastCat Wired Link's 3. SafeUSB Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. FastCat Wired Link sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SafeUSB Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SafeUSB Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, FastCat Wired Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeUSB Pro | FastCat Wired Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Cheng'an Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Libei Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
SafeUSB Pro
No in-app purchases
FastCat Wired Link
- FastCat Monthly$0.991 Month
- FastCat Yearly$7.991 Year
- FastCat Lifetime$12.99









