Comparison

iKlips vs iUSB Drive

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

iUSB Drive

This app allows you to manage files on a dual-connector USB drive. It enables file transfer, backup, and direct playback of media on iOS devices and computers.

Highlights
  • Browse files on drive and app
  • Transfer files between device and app
  • Backup iOS photos to drive
  • Backup and restore contacts
  • Independent music/movie playback
Features
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iUSB Drive is a USB drive with 2 connectors: 1, USB2.0/3.0 A, to connect to Mac or PC. In this way, iUSB Drive acts as a general USB drive. Users can manage files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents, playback music and movies. 2, Apple lightning connector, to connect to iOS device with lightning connector. With this app, iUSB Drive, users can manage files in it, copy, cut, past or delete, ect. Users can also browse files in it directly, including preview documents such as .txt, .doc, .pdf, playback music and movies. iUSB Drive is the App of the iUSB drive, it supports the following features: * Browse files in the device. * Browse files in the app. * Transfer files between the device and the app. * Backup photos in the iOS to the device. * Backup and restore the contacts in the iOS device. * Independent music and movie playback.

Screenshots

iKlips4 screens
iUSB Drive2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iKlips at 4.6 against iUSB Drive's 2.6. iKlips also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 16%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 92). iUSB Drive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). 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. iUSB Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iKlips holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.7K ratings behind it against 92, 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 16% of iUSB Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, iUSB Drive every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iKlips versus iUSB Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKlipsiUSB Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.7K ratings) — better2.6 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews — better16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
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 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam Elements Co., LTD.平 陈

Customer experience

iKlips

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

iUSB Drive

All ratings92 ratings
Positive35.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative55.4%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative72.1%

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

iUSB Drive

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

iUSB Drive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iKlips free?
iKlips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iUSB Drive free?
iUSB Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iKlips or iUSB Drive?
iKlips is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while iUSB Drive averages 2.6 from 92 ratings.
Do iKlips or iUSB Drive have ads?
Neither iKlips nor iUSB Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKlips or iUSB Drive?
iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and iUSB Drive every 8 months. Most recently, iKlips was updated on September 22, 2026 and iUSB Drive on July 5, 2026.

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