Comparison

i vs U8

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

Head to head
About

i

Expand your iOS device's storage with this flash drive. Seamlessly transfer, view, and manage files between your iOS devices and computers without Wi-Fi or a network signal. Features include file encryption and contact backup.

Highlights
  • Memory expansion for iOS devices
  • Two-way storage transfer (iOS/MAC/PC)
  • File transfer without Wi-Fi or network
  • Organize, edit, and manage files
  • File encryption
  • Contacts backup and restore
Features
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The i-EasyDisk is the ultimate solution for memory expansion on iOS device. It's provides two-way storage between iOS and MAC/PC without Wi-Fi, network signal or battery power. Compatible with virtually all devices featuring a Lightning connector, this ultra-slim and fast flash drive enables users to seamlessly transfer, view and share documents, images, video and audio files between a multitude of gadgets. Organize, edit and manage files across multiple platforms, including iPad, iPhone and more. Play music and videos directly from the freeing up space on your devices. Other features include file encryption, contacts backup-restore, and video streaming via Airplay, Whether traveling by airplane for a business trip, stuck in a remote location without reception, or wanting to share photos and videos of a recent vacation, i-EasyDisk fits perfectly into any lifestyle.

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

i2 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U8 at 64% against i's 20%. U8 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U8 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U8 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of i's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 2 months, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
i versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer岚 丁ErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

i

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

U8

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is i free?
i 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, i or U8?
U8 is rated higher. i averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while U8 averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do i or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; i does not.
Which is updated more often, i or U8?
i ships an update every 2 months, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on October 6, 2026 and U8 on October 10, 2026.

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