SanDisk is one few companies trying to help users get around this problem. The iXpand Flash Drive does two major things: it helps you carry more data around than your iOS device(s) can store, and it helps you copy files to and from PCs and iOS devices without going through iTunes.

Well-designed app; Portable; Convenient for file transfers

Requires charging; Limited to USB 2.0 transfer speed; Awkward to handle an iPhone or iPad when plugged in

The SanDisk iXpand is a flash drive that allows OTG transfers between your computer and your iOS devices. It isn't just your ordinary USB OTG drive and has a few tricks up it's sleeve. Let's dive into our review to learn more about the device and how it performs.

When was the last time that you paid more than R1 000 for a 32 GB flash drive? Personally, I've never had to cough up that much, which is why the new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive 's R1 500 price tag is so surprising.

Well constructed; Quick and easy to use app

Overpriced; Lighting connection not flexible enough

They might have become a rage all over the world, but iOS devices - whether it is the iconic iPhone, iPad or iPod touch - have had an Achilles Heel: that of non-expandable storage.

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is ten times expensive than other regular OTGs available in the market and the transfer speed is also not much higher, yet it offers more storage space.

Easy to operate; nice app

Limited file transfer; awkward to handle an iPhone or iPad when plugged in

The idea behind the SanDisk iXpand Flash drive is simple. Essentially a USB thumb drive that's equipped with a Lightning connector, it's all you need for an excellent storage expansion for your iPad (or iPhone).

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive instantly adds up to 128GB of storage space and it can work as a USB thumbdrive; Its iXpand Sync mobile app works very well both for media playback and content backup

The drive can't hold files larger than 4GB and only supports USB 2.0

So simple to use, just plug it into the phone, down load the app and upload my photos. Thank easy.

flash drive was my need , because I have iphone 7..so its required drive...sand disk is the brand with less price..you have good offers..

The SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive is a fast, handy way to increase storage on your iPhone or iPad, but we encountered some reliability issues in testing.

Fast read speeds; Built-in file manager; Integrated media playback and auto-backup

Flimsy connector cable; App crashed repeatedly when transferring large files in testing

This is a fantastic little gem! I bought this for myself to have a small, convenient backup for my phone's photos and videos and I'm very happy with it. In fact, I'm so happy with it I've ordered my husband one for his phone as well! You just plug it in to your phone and away you go.