Comparison

FileBolt 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

FileBolt

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FileBolt is a private file transfer app for sending files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to phones, computers, and web browsers. Pair two devices with a QR scan or a 6-digit code, choose what you want to send, and start the transfer. FileBolt works across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and the web, so you can move photos, videos, documents, ZIP files, APKs, and folders without creating an account. FileBolt uses encrypted WebRTC data channels for transfers. On the same Wi-Fi, LAN discovery helps nearby devices connect quickly and use local network speed. On different networks, FileBolt can fall back to an encrypted relay so transfers can still complete behind restrictive routers or firewalls. The relay forwards encrypted traffic and does not store your files. Key features: - Send files and folders between devices - Pair with a QR code or 6-digit code - No account, signup, login, or email required - Encrypted peer-to-peer transfers using WebRTC - LAN discovery for nearby same-Wi-Fi transfers - Encrypted relay fallback when direct connection is blocked - Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, Linux, and Web - No ads and no in-app purchases - Your files are not uploaded to FileBolt cloud storage Use FileBolt to move photos from iPhone to Mac, send a large video to a Windows PC, share project folders with another computer, receive files in a browser, or move documents between devices without a cable. FileBolt is built for simple private transfers: open, pair, choose files, send. Privacy Policy: https://filebolt.app/privacy/ Terms Of Service: https://filebolt.app/terms/

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

FileBolt4 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

FileBolt 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
FileBolt versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBoltUSB File
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremi RosowskiGaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

FileBolt

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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