# Phone Drive vs Bluetooth U

The clearest difference is rating: Phone Drive at 4.7 against Bluetooth U's 2.6. Phone Drive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 48%). Bluetooth U's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phone Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Phone Drive's written reviews are positive against 48% of Bluetooth U's.

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, Bluetooth U every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Drive | Bluetooth U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171/reviews)** | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-drive-file-manager/id434342171)

Transform your mobile device into a wireless flash drive and comprehensive file manager. Easily store, view, and manage local and cloud files, transferring them wirelessly to your computer via Wi-Fi. Stream media and utilize built-in tools for documents and file organization.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfers via Wi-Fi, Manage local and cloud storage, Built-in media player and document viewer, File organization and security features, Support for multiple cloud services, Create playlists and stream media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Cloud Service Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Cloud Service Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Service Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 🎵 Good audio playback
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🔄 Inconsistent updates
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable file transfers
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Playlist management options
- Video playback support
- Improved cloud storage integration
- Customizable file organization


### Bluetooth U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815)

Easily transfer any type of file between your Apple devices using Bluetooth. This app also offers robust local file management, including sharing via Wi-Fi and USB, and a versatile file viewer for documents, photos, and videos.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth file transfer, No file type restrictions, Wi-Fi and USB file sharing, Local file management, Document and media viewer, Folder transfers, Photo library transfers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sync address book via bluetooth | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast transfer speeds (sometimes)
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 💡 Can transfer files without WiFi
- 👍 Works for multiplayer games
- 👍 Good for transferring photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not connect
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't work
- 🐛 Many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Cannot connect to devices
- Paid version does not work
- App crashes after update
- Location services required

**Requested features**

- Custom file sorting option
- Develop an app to use phone as Bluetooth headset
- Support for remote FTP, media server, and remote folders
- Improve UI layout on iPad
- Allow app to stay connected


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Drive free?

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

### Is Bluetooth U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phone Drive or Bluetooth U?

Phone Drive is rated higher. Phone Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Bluetooth U averages 2.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Phone Drive or Bluetooth U have ads?

Bluetooth U shows ads; Phone Drive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Drive or Bluetooth U?

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, and Bluetooth U every 2 months. Most recently, Phone Drive was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bluetooth U on October 23, 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.*