Comparison

iXflash Cube vs U8

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

Head to head
About

iXflash Cube

This app facilitates automatic backup of photos and videos from your Apple devices to a connected storage accessory. It allows you to view and restore content from the accessory, and also access files stored within the app itself, even without the accessory connected. The device charges while backing up.

Highlights
  • Automatic backup initiation
  • Simultaneous device charging
  • One-touch photo/video backup
  • View stored content
  • Restore content to device
  • Access app-stored content offline
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The iXflash Cube app works with PIODATA's MFi certified iXflash Cube (Type A and Type C) backup device, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad) utilizing the lightning or USB-C port. The iXflash Cube App provides the following useful functions when connects to iXflash Cube device: A)  As soon as the iDevice connects to the iXflash Cube device, the backup process will be initiated automatically, no further action is needed by the user. In addition, the iDevice will be charged at the same time. B) One Touch Backup: Back up all videos and photos stored on iDevice C) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube D) Restore all videos and photos stored on the iXflash Cube onto your iDevice(s) E) View all content stored on the iXflash Cube APP, stored on your iDevice (Does not require connections to iXflash Cube device.

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

iXflash Cube4 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iXflash Cube at 4.6 against U8's 4.0. iXflash Cube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). U8's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. iXflash Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iXflash Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of iXflash Cube's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iXflash Cube ships an update every 3 weeks, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iXflash Cube versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriXflash CubeU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinpower IncErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

iXflash Cube

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

U8

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

In-app purchases

None

iXflash Cube

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is iXflash Cube free?
iXflash Cube 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, iXflash Cube or U8?
iXflash Cube is rated higher. iXflash Cube averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while U8 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do iXflash Cube or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; iXflash Cube does not.
Which is updated more often, iXflash Cube or U8?
iXflash Cube ships an update every 3 weeks, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, iXflash Cube was updated on September 24, 2026 and U8 on September 17, 2026.

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