Comparison

Disk Mounter vs TetherX

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

Head to head
About

Disk Mounter

Transform your smartphone into a wireless disk drive for your computer. Easily share files, photos, and important documents securely. Offers additional tools like audio/video conversion and a secret folder for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Connect smartphone as wireless disk
  • Share photos and files wirelessly
  • High-speed data transmission
  • Secure secret folder with password/Touch ID
  • Audio and video file conversion
  • Photo and video editing
  • Integrated music player and voice recorder
Features
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Note : The functionality of this app is similar to the File Explorer app. It is advisable to review the File Explorer app before paying for this app. Disk Mounter is an application which connects smart phone to computer by wireless disk drive. You can use your smart phone as wireless removable disk at Mac / PC.   - Connecting Mac / Pc to smart phone through wireless disk. - Sharing photo album in smart phone with Mac / PC through wireless disk folder. - Transmitting data with high speed by using 8x Speed Booster  - Supporting WiFi and Personal Hotspot network - Network connection through Bonjour network from Apple - Easy recognition of all functions at a glance by simple and clear design It is designed data security system as the most important function. It is excellent to put your important files like source codes or certificate.   This app is designed to secure data as priority. Such important documents, source codes or certificates would be excellent to keep in the app.  Now, change the concept of connecting USB memory into the port. Just swipe your finger to connect USB memory through wireless in Smart Disk. You can always use and carry data conveniently and easily.    You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC for free. You can download it at http://www.smartdisk.org. web site :  http://www.smartdisk.org  # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

About

TetherX

This app provides unified monitoring and control of physical infrastructure, including video surveillance, access systems, and sensors. It offers real-time data, instant notifications, and secure management for professionals across various sites.

Highlights
  • Unified monitoring of video, sensors, and access
  • Real-time sensor data and environmental monitoring
  • Alarm status and instant push notifications
  • Access control management
  • Secure biometric authentication
  • Fast, native performance
Features
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TetherX puts your entire physical infrastructure at your fingertips. Monitor video surveillance, control access systems, track sensors, and manage alarms across all your sites from a single, beautifully designed app. UNIFIED MONITORING - Live video feeds from all your cameras - Real-time sensor data and environmental monitoring - Alarm status and instant notifications - Access control management POWERFUL FEATURES - Push notifications for critical alerts - Secure biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) - Fast, native performance BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS - Control room operators - Security managers - Facility managers - System integrators TetherX connects to your existing infrastructure through our secure gateway, giving you complete visibility and control whether you're on-site or on the go. Requires a TetherX account. Visit tetherx.io to learn more.

Screenshots

Disk Mounter4 screens
TetherX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TetherX at 5.0 against Disk Mounter's 3.8. TetherX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). Disk Mounter's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Disk Mounter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TetherX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TetherX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Disk Mounter's written reviews are positive against 91% of TetherX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, TetherX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Disk Mounter versus TetherX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk MounterTetherX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpTether Technology Ltd

Customer experience

Disk Mounter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

TetherX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Disk Mounter

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99
None

TetherX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disk Mounter free?
Disk Mounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TetherX free?
TetherX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disk Mounter or TetherX?
TetherX is rated higher. Disk Mounter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TetherX averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Disk Mounter or TetherX have ads?
Neither Disk Mounter nor TetherX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disk Mounter or TetherX?
Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, and TetherX every 2 months. Most recently, Disk Mounter was updated on September 1, 2026 and TetherX on September 19, 2026.

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