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
Easily manage all your files on iOS devices. Transfer documents, photos, music, and videos between different devices and platforms. Offers backup for contacts and camera roll, and supports a wide range of file formats.
- File management for iOS
- Cross-platform file exchange
- Backup contacts and camera roll
- Play videos and music
- Preview images
- Supports wide file formats
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The i-FlashDevice is the best way to manage all your files on iOS devices,Exchanges files with different devices & platforms with ease. 1.Backup Contacts and Camera Roll. 2.Play Videos,Musics. 3.Preview Images,World. Supported File Formats: Document:DOC,XLS,PPT,TXT,else; Image:JPG,JPEG,BMP,GIF,else; Audio:MP3,AAC,AIF,else; Video:MP4,MOV,MKV,AVI,FLV,RMVB,ELSE;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: i at 789 against iExpand's 31. 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
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 — 2.4 for iExpand against 2.3 for i. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 789 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of iExpand's written reviews are positive against 15% of i's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iExpand | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (31 ratings) — better | 2.3 (789 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 789 — 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 | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd | ShenZhen 0101 Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
iExpand
i
Bugs and requests
iExpand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
i
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to device
- Corrupted files after transfer
- Inconsistent behavior when viewing media
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more file types
- Improve video playback functionality
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting
- Optimize app for latest iOS versions
In-app purchases
iExpand
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
