iExpand vs iExtend+
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.
iExtend+
Expand your iOS device's storage with this portable flash drive. Seamlessly transfer, view, and manage files between your iPhone/iPad and Mac/PC without needing Wi-Fi or a network signal. Enjoy direct media playback and secure your data with encryption and backup features.
- Memory expansion for iOS devices
- Two-way storage with Mac/PC
- No Wi-Fi or network required
- Direct media playback
- File encryption
- Contacts backup and restore
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The iExtend is the ultimate solution for memory expansion on iOS device. It's provides two-way storage between iOS and MAC/PC without Wi-Fi, network signal. Compatible with virtually all devices featuring a Lightning connector, this ultra-slim and fast flash drive enables users to seamlessly transfer, view and share documents, images, video and audio files between a multitude of gadgets. Organize, edit and manage files across multiple platforms, including iPad, iPhone and more. Play music and videos directly from the freeing up space on your devices. Other features include file encryption, contacts backup-restore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iExpand at 2.3 against iExtend+'s 1.6. iExpand also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (21% vs 6%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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, 2.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of iExpand's written reviews are positive against 6% of iExtend+'s.
iExpand ships an update every 3 months, iExtend+ every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iExpand | iExtend+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (32 ratings) — better | 1.6 (66 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews — better | 5.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd | Shenzhen H.D. Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
iExpand
iExtend+
Bugs and requests
iExpand
Reported bugs
31 issues- App crashes
- Errors during file transfer
- Cannot save or move files to external drive
- App not showing in device settings
- Drive not recognized after app update
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- Cannot find SD card storage
- Extremely slow performance
- Device storage issues (nothing shown to transfer)
- No video playback on newer iOS versions
- Uploaded photos come out of order
- Freezes and crashes during photo loading
- Some GIFs and photos uploaded are blank
- File names get corrupted during transfer
- Cannot preview videos on newer iOS versions
- Photos lost
- SD card media files not read
- SD card option remains greyed out
- Edited photo also copies original photo
- Files copied from iPad to card are deleted from SD card when deleted from iPad
- Files renamed to long hex numbers
- No audio on media videos
- Cannot copy files or save contacts
- Computer doesn't recognize the device
- Won't recognize SD card
- Only a fraction of photos are loaded
- Contact backup option is greyed out
- Does not work with Micro SD cards above 4GB
- Cannot see SD card
- Audio issue with iOS 13 fixed
- Video issue with iOS 13 fixed
- App doesn't list on save-to options from Safari
Requested features
13 requests- Add ability to send files to iExpand from other apps
- Improve file transfer reliability for large amounts of photos/videos
- Fix issue with other file types not being savable to U盘
- Add ability to play music outside of the app
- Fix video playback issues on newer iOS versions
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- Allow users to play music outside of the app
- Fix issue with edited photos also copying original
- Add ability to password lock folders or encrypt SD card
- Add ability to send data to iCloud or other apps
- Add ability to read epub books and comic books
- Fix dark theme issues and swiping between photos
- Fix file name corruption during transfer
- Allow playback of music outside the app
iExtend+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iExpand
No in-app purchases
iExtend+
No in-app purchases
