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Best External Hard Drive Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to external hard drive or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top External Hard Drive Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1USB Disk SE, File ManagerUSB Disk SE, File ManagerFree4.4โ˜… (829)YesYesAug 2026
2i-FlashDevice HDi-FlashDevice HDFree2.1โ˜… (419)NoNoAug 2026
3SANDISKSANDISKFree4.6โ˜… (20K)NoNoAug 2026
4JetDrive GoJetDrive GoFree4.7โ˜… (819)NoNoAug 2026
5Google DriveGoogle DriveFree4.8โ˜… (7.7M)NoYesAug 2026
6My File OrganizerMy File OrganizerFree4.5โ˜… (6.5K)YesNoAug 2026
7File Manager & BrowserFile Manager & BrowserFree4.5โ˜… (54K)YesYesAug 2026
8@Drive@DriveFree4.2โ˜… (45)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for External Hard Drive

USB Disk SE, File Manager#1

USB Disk SE, File Manager by Imesart S.a.r.l.

Photo Viewer, MP3 Player, PDF
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.4๐Ÿ˜Š(829 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to store, view, and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes, and integration with cloud storage services. Enjoy a simple interface with powerful features for organizing and accessing your files.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’พ Easy file storage and access
  • ๐Ÿ“ Convenient document management
  • ๐Ÿ” Supports various file formats
  • โš™๏ธ Useful for transferring files between devices

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes and freezes reported
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Limited file access and editing capabilities
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paywall for some features
i-FlashDevice HD#2

i-FlashDevice HD by ShenZhen 0101 Technology Co.,Ltd

Strong Contender
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
2.1๐Ÿ˜ž(419 ratings)
Free
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Easily manage files on a USB drive connected via a wired connection. Back up and restore photos and contacts directly to and from the USB drive without needing a network connection.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Convenient for transferring photos/videos
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Works well with iPhone and iPad

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Unreliable connection with device
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Confusing and unintuitive interface
SANDISK#3

SANDISK by SanDisk

Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.6๐Ÿ˜ž(20K ratings)
Free
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Easily back up, manage, and protect your digital content. Organize files, free up space by transferring to compatible storage, and secure important memories with password protection.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great for photo backups
  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and user-friendly
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for managing storage

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't recognize USB drives on newer iPhones
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and glitchy
  • ๐Ÿ› Unstable and disconnects during backups

More External Hard Drive apps to explore

4
JetDrive Go
JetDrive Go
JetDrive Go
Your files at a glance
Free

Expand your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch storage with this app. It provides an all-in-one browser for photos, videos, music, and documents, along with efficient file management and instant camera roll backups.

Expand iPhone/iPad storageAll-in-one media browserEfficient file management
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(819)
free
5
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Drive
Store, access and scan files
Free

Securely store, organize, and access your files from any device. Collaborate with others, scan documents, and search for content with ease. Offers advanced features for businesses and individuals.

Secure cloud storageFile organizationCross-device access
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(7.7M)
free with in-app purchases
6
My File Organizer
My File Organizer
My File Organizer
Organize Files & Documents
Free

Consolidate and manage local and cloud files within one app. View, save, and transfer documents, presentations, media, and more across multiple cloud services and your device.

Unified local and cloud file managementInbuilt file viewer and playerTransfer files between cloud drives
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(6.5K)
ad-supported
7
File Manager & Browser
File Manager & Browser
File Manager & Browser
Manage Files & Documents
Free

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

Integrated PDF ReaderMicrosoft Office & Apple iWorks supportMultiple cloud integrations
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
8
@Drive
@Drive
@Drive
The coolest hard drive App!
Free

Store, play, and transfer files across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This app offers seamless synchronization via iCloud, supports numerous file formats for playback and editing, and includes features like a built-in text editor and PDF viewer.

Cross-device file storageiCloud synchronizationMultiple file format support
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(45)
free with in-app purchases
9
SPEEDISK
SPEEDISK
SPEEDISK
by ๅฐ‘ๆ˜Ž ๆŸฏ
Free
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(0)
10
iN8 Drive
iN8 Drive
iN8 Drive
by iN8 Technologies LLC
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
11
Qemoa
Qemoa
Qemoa
by Shenzhen JIUYIDA Electronics Co., Ltd.
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
12
Hosty - Server & Drive
Hosty - Server & Drive
Hosty - Server & Drive
by Ivan Orozco
Free
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Developer Tools
(0)
13
u-drive.ro
u-drive.ro
u-drive.ro
by Wing Leading Edge SRL
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
14
North Drive
North Drive
North Drive
Secure, Data storage in Europe
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
15
Yugin Drive : Secure Storage
Yugin Drive : Secure Storage
Yugin Drive : Secure Storage
Cloud Storage & Group Sharing
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
16
Backup Drive & SAN
Backup Drive & SAN
Backup Drive & SAN
SAN,Disk,Drive,NAS,Copy Data
Free

Easily transfer, back up, and manage your photos, videos, contacts, and documents across your phone and flash drives. Free up device space by moving files to external storage and secure sensitive data with password protection.

Transfer data between phone and flash driveBackup photos, videos, and contactsOrganize files with an intuitive interface
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(224)
free with in-app purchases
17
Cloud Storage & Cloud Drive
Cloud Storage & Cloud Drive
Cloud Storage & Cloud Drive
Backup to Keep your data safe
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)
18
Cloud Storage Data backup
Cloud Storage Data backup
Cloud Storage Data backup
Cloud Storage Secure Backup
Free

Securely store, manage, and access your important files from any device. This app offers free cloud space to back up photos, videos, documents, and contacts, ensuring your data is safe and accessible anytime.

Free 50GB cloud storageUpload and backup photos, videos, documents, contactsAccess files from any device
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Cixepz
Cixepz
Cixepz
Cixepz
Free
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
(0)
20
Filbox
Filbox
Filbox
by Administrator Systems
Free
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
(0)

FAQ about External Hard Drive

What are the best external hard drive apps for iPhone?
USB Disk SE, File Manager tops our external hard drive apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 829 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top external hard drive apps we rank are free to download, including USB Disk SE, File Manager and i-FlashDevice HD.
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ external hard drive apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
USB Disk SE allows you to store, view, and manage documents, photos, music, and videos on your iPhone and iPad. It provides a built-in viewer for various file types and supports easy file transfers via iTunes and cloud services.
Key features include integration with cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive, the ability to store and view files directly on your device, intuitive swipe navigation, file previews with thumbnails, and standard file operations like copy, paste, and delete. It also supports emailing documents and USB file transfers.