Comparison

iKlips vs JetDrive Go

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

JetDrive Go

Expand your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch storage with this app. It provides an all-in-one browser for photos, videos, music, and documents, along with efficient file management and instant camera roll backups.

Highlights
  • Expand iPhone/iPad storage
  • All-in-one media browser
  • Efficient file management
  • Instant camera roll backup
  • Real-time storage info
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JetDrive Go app is designed to work with Transcend JetDrive Go for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to expand storage capacity in a flash. Features: • Auto-launch app when plugged in JetDriveGo • All-in-one browser: Photo Viewer, Video Player, Music Player and Document Pre-viewer • Efficient file management between Apple devices and JetDrive Go • Instant backup of Camera Roll to JetDrive Go • Real-time storage information display Notes: • Please upgrade your JetDrive Go to the latest firmware version for the better compatibility in iOS devices. Visit for more information: https://us.transcend-info.com/Support/Software-181/

Screenshots

iKlips4 screens
JetDrive Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JetDrive Go at none against iKlips's 4. iKlips's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 842). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. JetDrive Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iKlips against 4.7 for JetDrive Go. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.8K ratings behind it against 842, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of iKlips's written reviews are positive against 39% of JetDrive Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iKlips versus JetDrive Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKlipsJetDrive Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.8K ratings)4.7 (842 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better842
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size292 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Elements Co., LTD.Transcend Information, Inc.

Customer experience

iKlips

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

JetDrive Go

All ratings819 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews560 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative53.6%

User reviews

iKlips

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📷 Easy photo/video transfer
  • 💾 Useful external storage
  • 🚀 Fast file transfers
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔋 Drains device battery
  • 📂 Difficulty managing files/folders
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions and support

JetDrive Go

From 842 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and intuitive
  • 💡 Convenient backup tool
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 🔍 Simple file management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • 🔍 Limited file browsing and organization features
  • 🔌 Requires Wi-Fi connection for full functionality
  • 🔍 Confusing file transfer process
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues

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

JetDrive Go

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Drive not detected on iOS 11 and newer
  • Crashes when trying to view or transfer certain file types
  • Inconsistent file transfer behavior
  • Slow file browsing and loading
  • Unreliable backup and restore functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved integration with iOS Files app
  • Support for batch file operations
  • Automatic file sync and backup options
  • Expanded file format support
  • Dark mode and other UI customization options

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

JetDrive Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKlips free?
iKlips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JetDrive Go free?
JetDrive Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iKlips or JetDrive Go?
JetDrive Go is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while JetDrive Go averages 4.7 from 842 ratings.
Do iKlips or JetDrive Go have ads?
Neither iKlips nor JetDrive Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKlips or JetDrive Go?
iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and JetDrive Go every 2 months. Most recently, iKlips was updated on October 24, 2026 and JetDrive Go on October 24, 2026.

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