# U8 vs iXflash File

The clearest difference is rating: iXflash File at 5.0 against U8's 4.0. iXflash File also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). U8's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iXflash File asks for nothing beyond the download.

iXflash File holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U8 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U8 | iXflash File |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-disk/id1554732742/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-file/id6464537530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) | [Vinpower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166459340) |

## What reviewers say

### U8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-disk/id1554732742)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LifeTime | $3.99 | one-time |


### iXflash File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixflash-file/id6464537530)

Easily transfer files between your iOS devices and computers. Enjoy media playback directly from your device without using internal storage, supporting high-resolution audio and various video formats.

**Highlights:** File transfer to/from PC/Mac, Support for compressed and password-protected files, Direct media playback from device, Hi-resolution audio playback, Support for multiple video formats, Gesture controls for playback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U8 free?

U8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iXflash File free?

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

### Which has better reviews, U8 or iXflash File?

iXflash File is rated higher. U8 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iXflash File averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do U8 or iXflash File have ads?

U8 shows ads; iXflash File does not.

### Which is updated more often, U8 or iXflash File?

U8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and iXflash File every 6 weeks. Most recently, U8 was updated on September 17, 2026 and iXflash File on September 19, 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.*