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Best External Hard Drive Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1USB Disk SE, File ManagerUSB Disk SE, File ManagerFree4.4★ (829)YesYesSep 2026
2PhotoBackup ExternalPhotoBackup ExternalFree4.8★ (20)NoNoSep 2026
3SANDISKSANDISKFree4.6★ (22K)NoNoSep 2026
4JetDrive GoJetDrive GoFree4.7★ (819)NoNoSep 2026
5Drive KeeperDrive KeeperFree—NoYesAug 2026
6i-FlashDevice HDi-FlashDevice HDFree2.1★ (419)NoNoSep 2026
7Google DriveGoogle DriveFree4.8★ (7.8M)NoYesSep 2026
8DUO-LINK 3.0DUO-LINK 3.0Free2.5★ (86)NoNoMay 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
📊 Productivity
4.4😊(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

  • 💾 Easy file storage and access
  • 📁 Convenient document management
  • 🔍 Supports various file formats
  • ⚙️ Useful for transferring files between devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
  • 🔒 Limited file access and editing capabilities
  • 💰 Paywall for some features
  • 🔍 Difficulty organizing files
PhotoBackup External#2

PhotoBackup External by Fastask OU

Backup photos to USB drive
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.8(20 ratings)
Free
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Easily back up your iPhone and iPad photos directly to a USB drive. Secure your memories offline and free up device storage without needing iCloud or a computer. Enjoy full control over your photo library with a simple and reliable solution.

SANDISK#3

SANDISK by SanDisk

Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😞(22K 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

  • 🚀 Great for photo backups
  • 🚀 Seamless experience
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 👍 Helpful for managing storage
  • 💡 Explore feature with partner integrations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't recognize USB drives on newer iPhones
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🐛 Unstable and disconnects during backups
  • 👎 Lacks key features from previous app
  • 👎 Complicated and confusing to use

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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 September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 829 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top external hard drive apps we rank are free to download, including USB Disk SE, File Manager and PhotoBackup External.
USB Disk SE, File Manager shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ external hard drive apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.