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iLike App: Best Alternative to iTunes So Far?

iLike app for MacYou go to check how much storage space is left on your device and notice that there is a lot less than you thought. Sound Familiar?

Disappearing storage space is a problem that a lot of people have with their phones and other mobile devices, and it’s usually due to cookies, cache and useless temporary files.

There is also the sheer amount of time it takes to manually delete each of these garbage files. You’ve probably also experienced issues with getting files from your phone or tablet onto your computer in a reasonable amount of time.

If you want to quickly clear away lots of storage space on your mobile device as well as export files onto your computer, iLike has the definitive solution you’ve been looking for. This app makes browsing and backing up files easier than you ever thought possible. You will no longer have to worry about ridiculously slow transfers and complicated browsing interfaces.

User Interface

I really liked the overall aesthetic of the iLike app, mostly because it’s fairly similar to iTunes. If you are accustomed to using iTunes, you shouldn’t have any problems with this app’s user interface. The main window is broken down into three individual panels for the different features.

The top panel will allow you to activate or purchase the app, and the left panel will provide you with access to all of the available tools and features. I found the design of the right panel to be great, as it changed according to the tab that is selected.

Under the “Main” tab on the side there are two options, Device Status and System Library. The “Transfer” tab has Apps, Photos, Music, and Video. The “Clean” tab has Temp Files Cleaner, Cache Cleaner, Cookie Cleaner and Sync-failed Media. The “Back up” tab has “Backup iDevice,” and there is also the “iTunes Backup Browser.”

When you click “iDevice Status” under the Main tab, you will be able to see the amount of space left on your device as well as how much space each type of file is currently taking up.

Cleaner

While it’s true that iLike is very effective when it comes to transferring and managing files on your iPhone, the real benefit it offers is its ability to clean up your device by getting rid of temporary files, caches, cookies and failed sync media. You have probably seen just how quickly these garbage files can accumulate on your device, and they tend to take up quite a bit of storage space.

I use iLike on a semi-regular basis to clean up useless files on my iPhone, because cookie and cache files pile up quickly. I was truly amazed at how much space I was able to save just by using this one app. If you are like me and do a lot of internet browsing, iLike can be very useful for tossing out those pesky temporary files.

The whole fix and cleaning process can take up to 3 minutes, though it depends on how many applications you have on your device. One of the things that I found off-putting about this app was that it gives numerous annoying voice alerts when the task is complete.

File Explorer

iLike’s file explorer is truly a thing of beauty, especially if you do a lot of deep file browsing on your iPhone or iPad. This app has definitely made browsing files a lot easier and more efficient. The simple interface of its file explorer is very straightforward and user-friendly; I didn’t have any trouble figuring out how to use it right away. If you want to browse through the various files and folders on your device, simply select “System Library” under the Main tab.

File Scanning and Transfer

I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth-running the iLike app is as a whole. When I first launched the app, it scanned the iPhone I connected by my Mac computer for data and information. You will be able to choose what operation you want it to perform

The initial scanning process takes about 5-8 minutes for most Apple devices. After iLike is done scanning the device, it will display the detected number of issues affecting the performance of your device. You will also be able to see the amount of space that you can free up by cleaning out temp files, cache, cookies and other useful files.

The transfer process goes very smoothly, and it only takes a couple of seconds to copy a single file. The voice notification system will automatically alert you when the app copies all the files to your computer’s hard drive.

If you get a new computer and want to transfer all of your photos and videos onto it, the iLike app will allow you to do so quickly and easily without having to follow any complicated steps. All you have to do is just connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a standard USB cable and the syncing process will begin. I didn’t expect transferring files to be so easy with this app, but I am very glad it is!

Pros

  • User-friendly interface: If you are familiar with iTunes, navigating through this app will be a breeze.
  • Fast syncing and file transfer: Both the syncing and file transfer features are extremely fast and efficient.
  • Great for browsing files: Deep file browsing is made very easy with this app.
  • Simple Design: Just connect your device to your computer and this app will instant start scanning your device.

Cons

  • Voice alerts: The numerous voice alerts when the app is done with a task can be a bit bothersome.

Conclusion

Overall, the iLike app has a lot to offer when it comes to transferring files from your iDevice to your computer. It is also a wonderful tool for freeing up a significant amount of storage space on your device.

With a very intuitive, user-friendly design, this app is easy to navigate and figure out. It doesn’t take very long to export/backup data at all, which is very nice. If you want to maximize storage space on your device, iLike is by far the best option available right now.

You can download iLike here.

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