Comparison

U8 vs BackupBOT

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

Head to head
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! ;

About

BackupBOT

Effortlessly back up your entire photo album, including Live Photos and iCloud content, to an external drive. Stream music and videos without an internet connection, and manage files between your devices and computers.

Highlights
  • One-touch photo album backup
  • Live Photo and iCloud support
  • Direct recording with pause/resume
  • PC/Mac file transfer
  • Offline music and video playback
  • Read-only drive protection
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The BackupBOT app works with Storage+'s MFi certified BackupBOT OTG drive, which has been certified to work with all Apple “i” Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) utilizing the lightning port. The BackupBOT offers so many incredibly useful features, such as: • Quickly perform a complete back-up of your entire photo album with just one touch. o Supports Live Photo and burst photo. o Able to import and back-up all photos and videos stored in your iCloud storage for a complete back-up o Saves money eliminating the need for the costly monthly iCloud expanded storage fees. • Live Recording Plus – Able to take photos and videos directly to the BackupBOT: o Pause & Resume recording to maintain video continuity without stopping and restarting o Supports 4K recording o Switch between front and rear cameras during recording • Easily transfer files between PC/Mac computers and your iDevices. o Supports compression files such as Zip/7z/RAR formats, including any password protection used o Supports importing/sharing files from 3rd party apps, such as Line, Whatsapp, Facebook, Dropbox, WeChat, etc. o Support iOS Files app • Set the drive to read only / write protect o Prevent others from deleting or altering any content stored on the BackupBOT to ensure the safety and integrity of your personal photos, files, etc. • Enjoy your personal music and movie collections anytime without the need for an internet connection or using the limited memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. o Supports Hi-Resolution music playback, including FLAC and ALAC. o Supports most video formats for playback, and stores your video watch history to quickly continue playback from the last scene played. o Fully supports playing and recording H.265 videos. o Gesture control on video playback; fast forward, rewind, control volume and brightness just by tapping or swiping the screen • Plus many other convenient features that make the BackupBOT drive even more than just an extended flash storage for your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Intuitive file management The BackupBOT offers all the critical standard file operational functions. With its state of the art user interface, you can easily access your favorite files or continue working on your most recently opened file in one step. Your digital collection BackupBOT can be your extended digital library. With built-in media players, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your stored movies and video collections effortlessly. Storing these large files on the BackupBOT for easy playback means you won’t use up the limited storage memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Plus, since you can access the BackupBOT without requiring the internet, it means you can play your music and movies while traveling on a plane or in locations that do not have internet connections. Why pay a monthly subscription for added cloud storage when the BackupBOT provides necessary added storage without charging a monthly fee like a cloud storage service. BackupBOT Camera You can record 4K videos and take photos using the built-in BackupBOT camera function. The videos and photos will be saved directly to the BackupBOT drive, saving precious memory and not occupying any memory on your iPhone, iPad, iPod. Even with all these great features, the Storage+ team promises to continue enhancing the app with more and more user-friendly features that will be released periodically in the future. Make sure you keep the App updated with the latest version for the latest features and benefits. Disclaimer: Due to restrictions set by Apple, this product may have limitations with older iOS devices.

Screenshots

U82 screens
BackupBOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BackupBOT at 5.0 against U8's 4.0. BackupBOT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). U8's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. BackupBOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BackupBOT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U8 ships an update every 6 weeks, BackupBOT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
U8 versus BackupBOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterU8BackupBOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErxiangHeyi InformationVinpower Inc

Customer experience

U8

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

BackupBOT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99
None

BackupBOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U8 free?
U8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackupBOT free?
BackupBOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, U8 or BackupBOT?
BackupBOT is rated higher. U8 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while BackupBOT averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do U8 or BackupBOT have ads?
U8 shows ads; BackupBOT does not.
Which is updated more often, U8 or BackupBOT?
U8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and BackupBOT every 3 weeks. Most recently, U8 was updated on September 17, 2026 and BackupBOT on September 11, 2026.

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