Comparison

File Transfer Hard Drive 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

File Transfer Hard Drive

Features
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File Transfer lets you transfer files on your local network and use your phone as wireless storage, no cable needed, just your browser on the same WiFi. Highlights LAN file transfer Start the service, copy the address or scan the QR code, then upload and download from your computer browser. Phone as a wireless drive Browse received files in the browser, copy, move, and preview like a network disk, not USB mass storage. Web management Gallery, albums, smart albums, all photos and videos, file browser with folders, messages with attachments. Messages Send text and files between the app and the browser, preview, share, and save to the photo library. Received files History, thumbnails, batch select and delete. Home screen widget Connection status, LAN address, and received file count. Settings Optional password, device name, port, theme, English and Chinese UI. How to use 1. Open the app and start the service on Connect 2. Use the same WiFi on phone and computer 3. Enter the shown address in your browser, or scan the QR code 4. Transfer files, browse gallery, send messages Notes Same WiFi or hotspot required Wireless drive means browser access over the network, not a USB flash drive Photo library permission required for gallery features Feedback welcome via Settings, About and Support.

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

File Transfer Hard Drive3 screens
USB File2 screens

Verdict

The call

File Transfer Hard Drive 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
File Transfer Hard Drive versus USB File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Transfer Hard DriveUSB File
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 吴Gaoming Zhang

In-app purchases

None

File Transfer Hard Drive

No in-app purchases

None

USB File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Transfer Hard Drive free?
File Transfer Hard Drive 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 File Transfer Hard Drive or USB File have ads?
Neither File Transfer Hard Drive nor USB File shows ads.

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