# DropCopy vs U8

The clearest difference is rating: DropCopy at 4.6 against U8's 4.0. DropCopy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). U8's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and U8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DropCopy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's.

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropCopy | U8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u8-disk/id1554732742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matia labs, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726732402) | [ErxiangHeyi Information](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735695526) |

## What reviewers say

### DropCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcopy-file-transfer/id403411542)

Easily share files between your Apple devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Simply launch the app on multiple devices and select files to transfer. It's designed for intuitive, quick file sharing without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Automatic device discovery on Wi-Fi, Simple file selection and transfer, Drag-and-drop to Mac menubar dropzone, Cross-device file sharing, Intuitive user interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure Remote Send | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy file transfer
- 🚀 Seamless integration
- 🚀 Faster than AirDrop
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Works across multiple Macs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or instability
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer macOS
- 🔒 Security concerns with file transfers

**Reported bugs**

- No local destinations shown
- Transfer fails when target Mac is asleep
- Inconsistent behavior with concurrent transfers

**Requested features**

- Increase file size limit
- Add desktop file transfer option
- Improve messaging/notification system
- Allow customization of hotkeys


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropCopy free?

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

### Is U8 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DropCopy or U8?

DropCopy is rated higher. DropCopy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while U8 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do DropCopy or U8 have ads?

U8 shows ads; DropCopy does not.

### Which is updated more often, DropCopy or U8?

DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, DropCopy was updated on September 24, 2026 and U8 on September 17, 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.*