Comparison

zDrivePro 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

zDrivePro

Features
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zDrivePro is designed to let you use your iPhone like a portable hard drive in your pocket: files reside in the app's own space; from here they are listed, previewed, and managed. WHAT IT DOES? β€’ Drag and drop files from your Mac to the zDrivePro space in Finder β†’ Device β†’ Files tab when connected via USB or Wi-Fi. β€’ Import photos and videos from the gallery with "Add from Gallery"; import suitable files back to your gallery with "Save to Photos". β€’ Full-screen gallery for photos and videos; quick preview for other files. β€’ Share and delete files; list or grid view, sort by name/type/date/size. β€’ Lock with optional Face ID / Touch ID or app passcode β€” authenticate when unlocking after exiting the app. STORAGE SUMMARY See in-app usage, free space on the device, total number of files, and distribution by type all in one screen. IMPORTANT Deleting zDrivePro from your iPhone will permanently delete all files within the app. Regularly copy important data to your Mac or a trusted backup.

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

zDrivePro4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

zDrivePro and USB File are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
zDrivePro versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzDriveProUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMESUT ASGaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

zDrivePro

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is zDrivePro free?
zDrivePro 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 zDrivePro or USB File have ads?
Neither zDrivePro nor USB File shows ads.

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