Comparison

RAV FileHub vs iXflash

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

Head to head
About

RAV FileHub

Manage and transfer files between your iOS device and a RAVPower FileHub. Connect multiple devices simultaneously to share media and work files. Browse, preview, and stream content from USB storage, and upload photos to social media.

Highlights
  • File management and transfer
  • Browse and preview photos/videos
  • Stream media over WiFi
  • Network settings management
  • Search and email functions
  • Upload photos to Facebook
Features
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RAVPower FileHub for IOS is a useful app that helps you to manage and transfer files between your iOS device and RAVPower FileHub. Up to 5 devices can connect to RAVPower FileHub at the same time, making it an ideal for sharing media and work files between your friends. - File management RAVPower FileHub lets you easily manage and transfer files between your devices and the USB storage attached to RAVPower FileHub. You can upload files to the USB storage and make it available for other devices to download. - Browser photos and videos You can browse and preview photos and videos on USB storage attached to RAVPower FileHub or files that have already been downloaded to your device. You can even email photos and documents to your friends. - Change network settings You can change network settings of your FileHub wireless network, and even connect your FileHub to existing wireless internet. - Other features • Supports IOS platform version 4.0 or later • Locate files through search function • Support email function for documents • Stream music, photo and even video from RAVPower FileHub to your device over WiFi connection. (Limited file type support) • Upload photos to FaceBook accounts • View photos in slideshow mode with background music playing • And More …

About

iXflash

This app extends your iPhone, iPad, or iPod storage with a compatible OTG drive. It allows for quick photo backups, direct recording of 4K videos, file transfers, and offline media playback, saving you from costly cloud storage fees.

Highlights
  • One-touch photo album backup
  • Live recording with 4K support
  • PC/Mac to iDevice file transfer
  • Offline music and movie playback
  • Read-only/write-protect drive option
  • Import iCloud photos and videos
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The iXflash app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The iXflash offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the iXflash: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the iXflash to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the iXflash drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The iXflash offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection iXflash can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the iXflash for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the iXflash without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the iXflash provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. iXflash Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in iXflash camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the iXflash drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the PIODATA team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.

Screenshots

RAV FileHub4 screens
iXflash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iXflash at 85% against RAV FileHub's 21%. iXflash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). RAV FileHub's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iXflash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 209 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of RAV FileHub's written reviews are positive against 85% of iXflash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAV FileHub ships an update every 5 months, iXflash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RAV FileHub versus iXflash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAV FileHubiXflash
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (209 ratings)4.6 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings209 — better97
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sunvalley E-commerce Co., Ltd.Vinpower Inc

Customer experience

RAV FileHub

All ratings210 ratings
Positive20.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative70.5%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative72.2%

iXflash

All ratings97 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

RAV FileHub

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Unable to connect to device
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app for iOS 16
  • Improve UI and UX
  • Add more file format support

iXflash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RAV FileHub

No in-app purchases

None

iXflash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAV FileHub free?
RAV FileHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iXflash free?
iXflash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RAV FileHub or iXflash?
iXflash is rated higher. RAV FileHub averages 2.0 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while iXflash averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.
Do RAV FileHub or iXflash have ads?
Neither RAV FileHub nor iXflash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAV FileHub or iXflash?
RAV FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and iXflash every 3 weeks. Most recently, RAV FileHub was updated on September 29, 2026 and iXflash on September 27, 2026.

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