Comparison

TP vs U8

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

Head to head
About

TP

Access your TP-Link router's internal storage and connected USB drives remotely. Securely manage, download, and upload files from anywhere with an internet connection. Offers private and convenient file management without relying on cloud services.

Highlights
  • Remote file access
  • USB disk management
  • File storage, view, rename, move, delete
  • File download and upload
  • Storage details and disk formatting
  • Profile customization
Features
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TP-Link FileBank allows you to access the internal storage and external USB disks of your TP-Link router (Archer C5400X) from anywhere, as long as you can access the internet. More private and secure than a cloud service, and just as convenient. Simply log in to your TP-Link router (Archer C5400X) with your TP-Link ID, plug in external USB disks if you like, then you can enjoy private, secure, remote management of your pictures, videos, and other files with TP-Link FileBank. TP-Link FileBank supports the following features: - Store, view, rename, move, delete, and search for files and folders - Download files to local, upload files to storage disks - View the storage details and format disks - Customize profile settings Note: Currently only Archer C5400X supports TP-Link FileBank.

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

TP4 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: U8 at 4.1 against TP's 1.0. U8 also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). TP'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. TP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U8 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TP versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
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
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTP-Link Systems Inc.ErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

TP

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

U8

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

In-app purchases

None

TP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is TP free?
TP 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, TP or U8?
U8 is rated higher. TP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while U8 averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do TP or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; TP does not.

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