# U vs Folder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against Folder's 3. U also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Folder's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

U ships an update fortnightly, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-file/id1272474965/reviews)** | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ningbo Wanyou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228091713) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-file/id1272474965)

Manage documents stored on u-nas and other FTP/WebDAV servers. Download files to your device, upload files in reverse, and perform local file operations like editing and deleting. Requires U-NAS for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Manage FTP and WebDAV servers, Download files to mobile device, Upload files from mobile device, Edit local files, Delete local files, Manage multiple server devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405)

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

**Highlights:** Local file management, Cloud drive integration, Media playback (video/audio), File encryption, Password security, Cast videos to TV (DLNA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Folder free?

Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, U or Folder?

U is rated higher. U averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Folder averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do U or Folder have ads?

Folder shows ads; U does not.

### Which is updated more often, U or Folder?

U ships an update fortnightly, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, U was updated on September 8, 2026 and Folder on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*