Comparison

Save2Data vs U8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Save2Data

Easily transfer photos, videos, and files between your iPhone/iPad and a Hama Save2Data Flash Pen or card reader. Back up and restore contacts without needing a cable or internet connection.

Highlights
  • Data transfer to iPhone/iPad
  • Supports Flash Pen and card reader
  • Transfer images, videos, and files
  • Backup and restore contacts
  • No cable or internet required
Features
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If you own a “Save2Data” Flash Pen or “Save2Data mini” card reader from Hama, use this APP for easy data transfer between your flash drive/card reader and your iPhone or iPad. Just connect the Lightning connector of the flash drive or card reader (with inserted microSD card) to your terminal device and open the Save2Data APP. Now you have the possibility to transfer images, videos or files in an easy, fast and safe way between your Apple Lightning device and your flash drive/card reader or vice versa. All this without cable or internet connection. Furthermore, Save2Data provides you with the opportunity to backup and restore your contacts.

About

U8

Transfer and back up any file wirelessly between your mobile devices and computers without using mobile data. Experience ultra-fast speeds for seamless file management and sharing across different platforms.

Highlights
  • Zero-flow wireless file transfer
  • Ultra-fast transmission speeds (up to 30MB/s)
  • File backup and management
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Supports various file formats
Features
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Mobile phone USB flash drive-file transfer and backup artifact Zero-flow transmission of any file, does not consume a trillion traffic, does not cost a penny. Mobile phone USB flash drive is a cross-platform, easy to operate, ultra-fast transmission speed of extremely fast file backup tools. You only need to transfer files in the same LAN through a computer browser -Software features- 1 free flow 2 File transfer speed is ultra-fast: kill Bluetooth 100 times, and the fastest speed can reach 30Mb/s. 3 Backup Files: You can browse and manage all formats supported by iOS and photos, videos, music and other files. 4 Cross-platform transmission: iOS mobile phones and other iOS mobile phones, and desktop device platforms, free transmission. 5 Powerful: Transmit photos, videos, music and other files in various formats in the same LAN. The function of mobile phone USB flash drive is small and powerful, which is a rare tool in your daily life. Come and try it quickly! ;

Screenshots

Save2Data4 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U8 at 64% against Save2Data's 0%. U8 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Save2Data's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. U8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Save2Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U8 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U8 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Save2Data's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save2Data ships an update every 4 months, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Save2Data versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave2DataU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHama GmbH & Co KGErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Save2Data

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

U8

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

Save2Data

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is Save2Data free?
Save2Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U8 free?
U8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Save2Data or U8?
U8 is rated higher. Save2Data averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while U8 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Save2Data or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; Save2Data does not.
Which is updated more often, Save2Data or U8?
Save2Data ships an update every 4 months, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Save2Data was updated on September 26, 2026 and U8 on October 5, 2026.

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