iExpand vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iExpand
This utility allows users to read data from microSD cards using a Lightning connector. It offers traditional data reading capabilities along with features for backing up contacts and copying pictures.
- microSD card reader
- Lightning connector compatible
- External device operation
- Traditional data reading
- Contact backup
- Picture copying
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iExpand is an operated software of microSD card reader,which is made for Lightning connector.Working with external device,except traditional data reading function，it also can be used for reading data,backup contacts and copying pictures etc.
i
Access and manage files on USB drives directly from your Apple device. Stream music, watch videos, and view photos stored on your USB flash drive. It also facilitates photo synchronization.
- Open USB Flash Drive files
- Stream music
- Watch videos
- View photos
- Sync photos
- USB 3.0 card reader compatible
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can open the" USB Flash Drive" Apple USB disk files, such as: music, video, photos, can beUSB3.0_ cardreade Apple USB disk and apple devices, sync photos. Photograph
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iExpand at 2.4 against i's 2.1. iExpand also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iExpand holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of iExpand's written reviews are positive against 12% of i's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iExpand | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (31 ratings) — better | 2.1 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd | 裕雨 程 |
Customer experience
iExpand
i
Bugs and requests
iExpand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
i
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to export files
- External storage not detected by app
- Corrupted or lost data after file transfers
- Compatibility issues with iPhone X and newer models
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for landscape mode
- Improve video playback capabilities
- Allow for better file management and organization
- Provide option to change app language
In-app purchases
iExpand
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
