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Best USB Drive Reader Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

iUSB Drive is the household name in usb drive reader, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top USB Drive Reader Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iUSB DriveiUSB DriveFree2.6★ (92)NoNoJul 2026
2SANDISKSANDISKFree4.6★ (22K)NoNoSep 2026
3USB Disk SE, File ManagerUSB Disk SE, File ManagerFree4.4★ (829)YesYesSep 2026
4Phone Drive: File StoragePhone Drive: File StorageFree4.7★ (1.8K)NoYesSep 2026
5File Manager & BrowserFile Manager & BrowserFree4.5★ (54K)YesYesSep 2026
6i-USB-Storeri-USB-StorerFree2.1★ (80)NoNoJul 2026
7Usb TransferUsb TransferFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Libra readerLibra readerFree—NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for USB Drive Reader

SANDISK#2

SANDISK by SanDisk

Strong Contender
📊 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
USB Disk SE, File Manager#3

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

Photo Viewer, MP3 Player, PDF
Worth Considering
📊 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

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FAQ about USB Drive Reader

What are the best usb drive reader apps for iPhone?
iUSB Drive tops our usb drive reader apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 92 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top usb drive reader apps we rank are free to download, including iUSB Drive and SANDISK.
iUSB Drive has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ usb drive reader apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The iUSB Drive app is designed to manage files on a physical iUSB Drive device. It allows you to browse files stored on the drive, transfer files between the drive and your iOS device, and back up important data like photos and contacts.
Key features include browsing files directly from the drive and within the app, transferring files between your iOS device and the drive, backing up photos from your iOS device to the drive, and backing up/restoring your contacts. It also supports independent playback of music and movies stored on the drive.