Light Share vs USB File
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Light Share
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Light Share: Fast, Private, Cross-Platform File Transfers Light Share is the ultimate file-sharing bridge between your devices. Effortlessly send and receive photos, videos, documents, and heavy folders between your devices over your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud storage, and no internet connection required. BLISTERING SPEEDS Transfer files at up to 125 MB/s (1 Gbps) over a local network connection and 4 Gbps. Send gigabytes of data in seconds, not minutes. TRUE CROSS-PLATFORM Break down the barriers between ecosystems. Move files seamlessly between iOs and Other Major Platforms. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your data never leaves your local network. We do not upload your files to the cloud or route them through third-party servers. Your transfers are direct, encrypted, and strictly peer-to-peer. FOLDER SHARING Need to send an entire project? Light Share allows you to select and transfer entire folders while keeping your internal file structures perfectly preserved. UNCOMPRESSED MEDIA Share full-resolution photos and 4K videos exactly as they were captured. Zero compression, zero loss in quality. INSTANT QR PAIRING Skip the hassle of searching for devices. Simply scan a QR code to connect your iPhone to your desktop or other devices. BACKGROUND TRANSFERS Need to check a message while sending a massive video? Light Share utilizes background processing to ensure your large file transfers complete successfully even when you switch apps. ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Try the free version with a generous 2GB limit per transfer, or unlock unlimited, heavy-duty file sharing forever with a single Lifetime License purchase. No ads, no hidden fees, and absolutely no subscriptions!
USB File
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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 βTrustβ 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USB File at none against Light Share's 1. USB File also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Light Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. USB File asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Light Share | USB File |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markloc | Gaoming Zhang |
In-app purchases
Light Share
- Light Share - Lifetime Purchase$9.99
USB File
No in-app purchases
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