Comparison

iKlips vs PQI iConnect

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

Head to head
About

iKlips

This app enhances the functionality of a specific external storage device, offering features like file management, automatic backups, and enhanced camera capabilities. It provides robust security and seamless integration with cloud services for easy access and data protection.

Highlights
  • Automatic backup while charging
  • HEIF to JPG conversion
  • Enhanced camera with exposure/focus controls
  • Cloud storage synchronization
  • Password and Touch ID protection
  • Split View compatibility
  • Multi-format media support with subtitles
Features
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iKlips 5.0 Whole New Design, Unrivalled Experience The iKlips 5.0 app is exactly what you need for taking full advantage of each iKlips feature. Featuring 3D Touch support, multi-select, Spilt View, password protection and many more useful functions, the intuitive iKlips app elevates your enjoyable iKlips experience to another level. Better yet, iKlips 5.0 features a newly redesigned interface for iPad and iPad Pro to take advantage of its larger screen real estate instead of just blowing up iPhone’s. The ability to organize, backup and share with friends, family and colleagues on the go gives you the power to do more. iKlips is the only way you’ll want to manage your digital assets ! -Auto Backup While Charging Put your phone on a wireless charger with iKlips plugged in, the backup process starts automatically. -User-friendly File Icons The new icons help you recognize the file types fast and easily. -HEIF Files Conversion Now all the HEIF files on iKlips can be converted to JPG to provide the most suitable format for your devices. -Managing Files, Easy Peasy iKlips comes in big capacities to be able to store all you file, with file management scheme build to extends the experience from using PC or Mac, managing files or locate particular files got way easier and seamless. -iKlips Camera, Enhanced! iKlips camera now has separate controls on exposure and focus, allowing for more advance control imaging. and off course! high definition photos, even 4K videos are able to record directly onto iKlips, saving your phone space while putting these files in secured devices. -Device, Cloud, Got Them Altogether The powerful back up functions of iKlips is designed to secure every precious moments, instantly back up all your photos, album, and videos, ready to share with friends and folks. never have to worry about data lost, or even worst, connection lost between contacts. -Apple File App Supported Apple File App is fully supported by iKlips 5.0. You can access your files on iKlips via either Apple File App or iKlips App. -Multi-format Media Support iKlips 5.0 App — it’s not just a file manager. It’s better than most media players and even supports subtitle files. -Your Photo, Your Wallpaper Now you can use your favorite photo as the wallpaper for your iKlips App homepage. -Watertight Security Without the Touch ID or the password, your iKlips cannot be unlocked, keeping your files safe and secure. -Split View iKlips 5.0 is fully compatible with the iPad Split View function, allowing you to work on two apps simultaneously and be even more efficient. -Cloud Storage With iKllips 5.0, you can synchronize the files on your iKlips with iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and other cloud storage service, which not only gives the convenience of accessing files through different devices but also enhances the data security. -AirPlay For an even better video experience the iKlips 5.0 App can wirelessly play video from your iKlips drive on large TV screens or monitors via Apple AirPlay. Learn more about ADAM elements Website:www.adamelements.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/adamelementsworldwide/

About

PQI iConnect

Easily back up photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to an external flash drive. Access and manage files, including documents and music, directly from the drive without using your device's internal storage. Includes built-in players for music and video.

Highlights
  • Backup photos and videos
  • Direct saving via built-in camera
  • Browse and transfer image files
  • Music playback and management
  • Video playback and management
  • Comprehensive file management
  • Open-in functionality for other apps
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PQI iConnect is an extended storage for your iPhone/iPad. The app is designed specifically to access the data from the lightning attached USB flash drive. With PQI iConnect, you may easily backup your photos/videos from camera roll, and also enjoy the convenience of storing your data without sacrificing the internal storage of your iPhone/iPad. Features: - Backup photos With just one clicking, you may backup all your photos in your camera roll, and save them in the external flash Drive. - Backup videos With just one clicking, you may backup all your videos in your camera roll, and save them in the external flash Drive. - Camera You may using the built-in camera function in the app, taking photos, and save them directly in the external flash drive. - Photo Viewer Browse/transfer image files saved in external flash drive and camera roll. - Music Player Browse/transfer/playback all audio files saved in external flash drive and app storage. Supported formats: AAC/AIF/M4A/MP3, and some other popular formats. - Video Player Browse/transfer/playback all video files saved in external flash drive and app storage. Supported formats: MP4/M4V/MOV, and some other popular formats. - File Management Browse/transfer all files saved in external flash drive and app storage. Search files saved in external flash drive and app storage. Open-in allows user to open certain file type in another App Supported formats: .pdf, .txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .key, .numbers and some other popular formats.

Screenshots

iKlips4 screens
PQI iConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iKlips at 4.6 against PQI iConnect's 3.6. iKlips also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 8%) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 5). PQI iConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. iKlips sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PQI iConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iKlips holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iKlips's written reviews are positive against 8% of PQI iConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, PQI iConnect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iKlips versus PQI iConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKlipsPQI iConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.8K ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better7.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Elements Co., LTD.Power Quotient International Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iKlips

All ratings4,748 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral11.7%
Negative41.3%

PQI iConnect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.9%

Bugs and requests

iKlips

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when connecting device
  • Unable to transfer certain file types
  • Encrypted folders still show file contents
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Backup process sometimes loses data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for USB-C devices
  • Improve file management capabilities
  • Enhance media player functionality
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials
  • Integrate with more cloud storage services

PQI iConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iKlips

One-time4
  • One US dollar donation$0.99
  • Three US dollar donation$2.99
  • Ten US dollar donation$9.99
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  • Thirty US dollars donation$29.99
None

PQI iConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKlips free?
iKlips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PQI iConnect free?
PQI iConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iKlips or PQI iConnect?
iKlips is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while PQI iConnect averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do iKlips or PQI iConnect have ads?
Neither iKlips nor PQI iConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKlips or PQI iConnect?
iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and PQI iConnect every 3 weeks. Most recently, iKlips was updated on October 24, 2026 and PQI iConnect on October 2, 2026.

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