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24 alternatives to SanDisk iXpand (Lightning / USB 3.0)

NEW version of iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SanDisk iXpand (Lightning / USB 3.0) launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   iStick▲58

   USB Flash Drive with Apple Lightning for iPhone and iPad

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iXpand Memory Case▲88

   Expand your iPhone's memory with a case

   2016 · sandisk.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sandisk Connect: Wireless Stick▲105

   The flash drive reinvented

   2015 · sandisk.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   iBridge 3▲17

   External memory for iPad and iPhone - Lightning & USB 3.0

   2016 · leefco.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apple Files▲230

   File manager for iOS 11

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Vectornator X3▲163

   A full desktop experience on iPad

   2020 · linearity.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Dispatch 3.0▲82

   Action-based email, now on iPhone and iPad

   2015 · candu123rege.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Polarr for iPhone and iPad ▲132

   An Adobe Lightroom killer in the palm of your hand

   2015 · polarr.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   HYPER iShowFast▲3

   Ultrafast flash drive for iOS

   2016 · hypershop.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    idime▲298

    The simplest way to expand your iPhone storage up to 256 GB

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    FilePane▲201

    Enhance the power of drag-and-drop on your Mac

    2015 · mymixapps.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Volta Charger▲176

    One cable that powers most of your devices ⚡

    2018 · voltacharger.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    iblazr▲74

    Fully synchronized flash for iPhone, iPad & Android

    2014 · iblazr.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pocket Drive▲78

    Wirelessly transfer files from desktop to iPhone or iPad

    2014 · pocketdriveapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iMyfone Umate▲69

    Free up Massive Storage Space for your iOS devices

    2016 · imyfone.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Files - Wireless & USB Storage▲15

    Beautiful file manager for iOS + wireless external storage

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    iMazing 2▲140

    iOS device manager for Mac and PC

    2016 · imazing.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ZNaps▲118

    MagSafe for Lightning and Micro-USB cables (Kickstarter)

    2015 · znaps.net · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mlist▲147

    A better way to read email newsletters

    2015 · letterlist.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    BelayCords▲82

    Reversible USB Charging Cords for iPhone and Android

    2014 · belaycords.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Cannonball▲76

    Fall in love with email again

    2015 · cannonball.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SuperSpeedBlazer USB 3.1 Gen2▲71

    The fastest USB 3.1 with Windows To Go.

    2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    USB93▲105

    Unbreakable cable with rotatable connector

    2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Amp.i.Am▲94

    iPhone lightning port headphone jack amp for better sound

    2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →