# DUO-LINK 3.0

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088185359](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088185359)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1088185359`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gopod Group Limited
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (86 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-11
- **First published:** 2016-03-04
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-link-3-0/id1088185359)
- **Website:** [https://www.pny.com/fastfacts](https://www.pny.com/fastfacts)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pny.com/eula](https://www.pny.com/eula)

## Description

DUO-LINK 3.0 is a versatile storage device that works with Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It features USB and Lightning connectors to free up device storage and enable quick cross-sharing and transfer between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.

Core functions include contact backup and restore, independent music and video playback, streaming 1080p video directly from the drive, and standard file management (copy, delete, export). Users can browse files on the DUO-LINK 3 Drive as well as local files within the DUO-LINK 3 App, and transfer media from iPhone to the drive. Compatibility covers iOS 9 and earlier, Windows XP/7/8, and Mac OS X 10.5 and later.

## Rankings

- #180,405 — Overall

## Review summary

Users report that DUO-LINK 3.0 can be a convenient way to back up and store photos, videos, and other files on a USB drive and an alternative to iTunes when it works. However, a large portion of reviews describe repeated crashes, update-related instability, incompatibility with newer iPhones/iOS and external drives, widespread media playback failures, and even data loss. Overall, the app’s reliability has declined markedly after updates, with few consistent fixes across reviews.

### Pros

- Easy transfer of photos and videos to the USB drive for quick backups.
- Functions as a straightforward alternative to iTunes for file management.
- Provides a simple solution for saving and accessing files on external storage when it works.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, especially after updates, with the app crashing or returning to the home screen.
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models/iOS versions and USB drives, leading to non-recognition or non-functionality.
- Media playback problems, including MP3/music playback failures and general inability to access or play media reliably.
- Data loss or corruption incidents following updates or formatting, making recovery difficult.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088185359)