Comparison

U vs WebDAV Manager

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

Head to head
About

U

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
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U-file is an application for managing documents stored on u-nas and other FTP and WebDAV servers. It can download files from the server to the mobile device, and upload files in reverse. It supports the opening, moving, editing and deleting of local files, and supports the management of multiple server devices at the same time. U-NAS installed and operated is required to achieve full functionality. Notice: continuous operation of GPS in the background may affect operation duration and reduce battery function. Please use with caution.

About

WebDAV Manager

Access and manage files stored on your own WebDAV servers, including cloud storage and NAS devices. Browse, organize, and upload files directly from your device. Offers premium features like offline access and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to various WebDAV servers
  • Browse and preview files
  • Organize files and folders
  • Upload files from device
  • Pin favorite folders and files
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Offline file access (Premium)
Features
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WebDAV Manager opens the files on your own server: Nextcloud, ownCloud, a Synology or QNAP NAS, Apache, IIS, rclone, dufs and any other WebDAV server, over HTTPS or HTTP. No account to create. BROWSE AND PREVIEW Photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents, text and audio open right in the app. Search a folder, sort by name, date or size, and tap the title to go back to a parent folder. ORGANIZE Create folders, rename, move and delete. Select several files to share, move or delete them at once. Touch and hold a file for its menu. UPLOAD Send files and photos from your library, with their progress shown. On iPad and Mac, drop files on a folder to upload them. FAVORITES Pin the folders and files you use most, on every server. FACE ID AND TOUCH ID Lock the app so only you can open it. IPAD AND MAC Your servers in a sidebar next to their files, keyboard shortcuts, and drag and drop. On a Mac with Apple silicon, the app runs in its own window. PRIVATE Your files and passwords never go through us. The free version shows an ad banner (Google AdMob, Unity Ads). Passwords stay in the Keychain on your device and are only sent to your server. PREMIUM A one-time purchase, yours for life. No subscription. No ads. Your servers in the Files app, and in the Finder on a Mac. Open and save from any app. Offline files, kept on the device and updated when they change on the server. A text editor for txt, Markdown, JSON and configuration files. An accent color and an app icon of your choice. Restore it on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account. ADD YOUR SERVER Paste its address, for example https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/files/yourname/, then check it with Test connection. Questions or suggestions: contact@webdavman.com

Screenshots

U4 screens
WebDAV Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: U at 5.0 against WebDAV Manager's 4.3. U also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). WebDAV Manager's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1). 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. WebDAV Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebDAV Manager has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update fortnightly, WebDAV Manager every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
U versus WebDAV Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUWebDAV Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNingbo Wanyou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Adam Taguirov

Customer experience

U

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WebDAV Manager

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WebDAV Manager

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebDAV Manager free?
WebDAV Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, U or WebDAV Manager?
U is rated higher. U averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WebDAV Manager averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.
Do U or WebDAV Manager have ads?
WebDAV Manager shows ads; U does not.
Which is updated more often, U or WebDAV Manager?
U ships an update fortnightly, and WebDAV Manager every 4 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 3, 2026 and WebDAV Manager on November 3, 2026.

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