Comparison

File Cleaner vs USB File

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

Head to head
About

File Cleaner

Safely identify and delete duplicate files from your device. Select folders, scan for exact duplicates using secure hashing, and review results before removing unwanted copies. It prioritizes user safety with default retention of one original file and clear confirmation steps.

Highlights
  • Find and remove duplicate files
  • Scan selected folders
  • Secure SHA-256 hashing
  • Review grouped duplicates
  • Manual file selection for deletion
  • On-device scanning
Features
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File Cleaner scans the folder you choose in Files or iCloud Drive and identifies exact duplicate files by content. Find exact duplicate files. Review them before cleaning. Keep the copy you want. Review duplicate groups, see file sizes and locations, choose which copy to keep, and remove only the files you approve. Everything runs locally on your device. No account, no uploads, and no tracking. Key features • Scan folders in Files and iCloud Drive • Find exact duplicate files • Review duplicate groups before cleaning • Choose which copy to keep • See how much space can be recovered • Share a duplicate-file report • Fully on-device processing

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 • Transfer files and folders from Mac to iPhone • Download files and folders from iPhone to Mac • Import photos, videos, and documents on iPhone • Receive files shared from other apps • Browse folders and preview supported files • Share files through the system Share Sheet • Organize and delete files stored in USB File • 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 • iPhone running iOS 15 or later • Mac running macOS 12 or later • A USB cable that supports data transfer • Your iPhone must be unlocked during connection • The first connection may require you to tap “Trust” 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

File Cleaner4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: USB File at Free against File Cleaner's $1.99. USB File also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads and in-app purchases 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

USB File is free to download; File Cleaner costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
File Cleaner versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile CleanerUSB File
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpsOh LLCGaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

File Cleaner

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Cleaner free?
File Cleaner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB File free?
USB File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Cleaner or USB File have ads?
Neither File Cleaner nor USB File shows ads.

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