Comparison

Disk Mounter vs iXflash

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

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

Disk Mounter4 screens
iXflash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iXflash at 4.6 against Disk Mounter's 3.8. iXflash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (85% vs 65%). Disk Mounter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. iXflash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iXflash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iXflash has 97 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Disk Mounter's written reviews are positive against 85% of iXflash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, iXflash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Disk Mounter versus iXflash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk MounteriXflash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)4.6 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings997 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpVinpower Inc

Customer experience

Disk Mounter

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

iXflash

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Disk Mounter

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

iXflash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disk Mounter free?
Disk Mounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iXflash free?
iXflash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disk Mounter or iXflash?
iXflash is rated higher. Disk Mounter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iXflash averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.
Do Disk Mounter or iXflash have ads?
Neither Disk Mounter nor iXflash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Disk Mounter or iXflash?
Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, and iXflash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Disk Mounter was updated on September 1, 2026 and iXflash on September 22, 2026.

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