# iExpand vs Hi Pro

iExpand and Hi Pro both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Hi Pro's written reviews are positive against 21% of iExpand's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 2.4 for iExpand against 2.5 for Hi Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of iExpand's written reviews are positive against 29% of Hi Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iExpand | Hi Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iexpand/id980186958/reviews) | **[2.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-pro/id1517556237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Reflying Electronic Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/828249829) | [秀玲 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517556236) |

## What reviewers say

### iExpand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iexpand/id980186958)

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.

**Highlights:** microSD card reader, Lightning connector compatible, External device operation, Traditional data reading, Contact backup, Picture copying

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hi Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-pro/id1517556237)

Manage media and documents from your Apple USB Drive. View thumbnails for videos, photos, and music, and perform file operations like copy, cut, and delete. Supports various document formats and includes slideshow and music playback features.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display (video, photo, music), List/thumbnail view with sharing, File operations: copy, cut, delete, create, rename, Local/iStorage data transmission, Photo slideshow mode, Music artwork and playback controls, Document format support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iExpand free?

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

### Is Hi Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iExpand or Hi Pro?

Hi Pro is rated higher. iExpand averages 2.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Hi Pro averages 2.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do iExpand or Hi Pro have ads?

Neither iExpand nor Hi Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iExpand or Hi Pro?

iExpand ships an update every 3 months, and Hi Pro every 3 months. Most recently, iExpand was updated on July 8, 2026 and Hi Pro on July 7, 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.*