# MobileMemory vs Lexar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MobileMemory at 351 against Lexar's 19. MobileMemory also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Lexar's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 52%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for MobileMemory against 4.1 for Lexar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileMemory has 351 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of MobileMemory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lexar's.

MobileMemory ships an update every 5 weeks, Lexar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MobileMemory | Lexar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilememory/id943862952/reviews)** | [4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexar/id6670745871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leef Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979308817) | [Lexar International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767329538) |

## What reviewers say

### MobileMemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilememory/id943862952)

Free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad to capture more photos, download apps, and store media. Easily transfer files, back up your data, and shoot content directly to external storage.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos, videos, and documents, Automatic backup of content and contacts, Capture photos and videos directly to external storage, Create external media library, Bypass iTunes for file management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
- 💡 Convenient portable storage
- 🚀 Quick photo/video backup
- 👍 Helpful for managing iPhone storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable file transfers
- 🐛 Corrupted photos/videos
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Firmware update process is cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer
- Firmware update issues
- Unreliable file transfer functionality
- Crashes when unplugging the device

**Requested features**

- Improved file management features
- Compatibility with latest iOS versions
- Seamless firmware update process
- Support for USB-C connectivity
- Cloud storage integration


### Lexar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexar/id6670745871)

This app provides a professional solution for backing up and transferring files to compatible storage devices. It offers quick offloading of photos, videos, and other personal files with built-in data verification for security and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Professional file backup, Fast file transfer, Secure data transfer, Effortless file organization, Quick offload from SD cards, Data verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MobileMemory free?

MobileMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lexar free?

Lexar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MobileMemory or Lexar?

MobileMemory is rated higher. MobileMemory averages 4.2 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Lexar averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do MobileMemory or Lexar have ads?

Neither MobileMemory nor Lexar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MobileMemory or Lexar?

MobileMemory ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lexar every 3 weeks. Most recently, MobileMemory was updated on October 2, 2026 and Lexar on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*