DriveHQ File Manager vs Bluetooth U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveHQ File Manager
Manage your cloud files with this comprehensive storage solution. Upload, download, sync, and share files securely across devices. Offers direct editing of cloud documents and encrypted folders for enhanced privacy.
- Cloud file storage and management
- Upload, download, and sync files
- Secure folder sharing with access control
- Direct cloud file editing
- Encrypted folders for privacy
- Integration with iOS Files app
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DriveHQ FileManager is a cloud file storage and management app, available on all platforms. It is integrated with DriveHQ's cloud IT service. You can easily upload, download or sync files between your local storage and DriveHQ cloud storage. You can share folders with different users and set granular access control. You can directly edit cloud files and save back to the cloud without folder synchronization. The iOS version DriveHQ FileManager can automatically and reliably back up your files to the cloud. It is also integrated with the iOS file/storage system. You can access DriveHQ cloud storage using Apple's Files app. You can save files to DriveHQ cloud storage directly from any apps. Lastly, FileManager supports encrypted folder, which offers ultimate security and privacy. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ is the first Cloud IT Service provider with over 3 million registered users. DriveHQ offers the most efficient and reliable Cloud File Server/WebDAV Drive Mapping service; it is one of the largest FTP/SFTP hosting service providers. DriveHQ's CameraFTP.com division is a leading cloud recording (home/business monitoring) service provider. DriveHQ has offered cloud IT service since 2003. It has over 20 years of solid track record in offering high quality cloud service at a very low price. Our service up-time is over 99.99%. Sign up to get 5GB free storage, or sign up for a free business trial now!
Bluetooth U
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.
- 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
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Bluetooth U ensure both devices(iPhone&iPod&iPad) transfer files mutually, No file type restrictions. *****specifically as follows: *****Bluetooth Action Looking for other iPad/iPhone/iPod Share files from local document via bluetooth Interrupt and resume downloading at any time Multiple File Transfers (Choose your files and transfer at once) Folder Transfers Photo Library (Multiple Photos/Cameras at once) Transfers Operate history Living progress *****Local File Sharing USB File Sharing via iTunes Http File Sharing via WiFi,Support Safari, chrome, firefox and IE6/7/8/9 Chrome and Firefox Supported upload multiple files Email multiple files/folder Supported Open files using other applications *****Local File Manage New Folder Sorting by file name, create date and file type View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders Glide deleting function Select all and Cancel all Photo import Supported Bookmark supported *****File View New plain text(default encoding UTF-8),Convert plain file encoding (Unicode,UTF-8 etc) [.txt] External file content copy or paste Photo View, Zoom [.png .jpg .jpeg .gif .bmp .xbm .tif .tiff etc]; Document reader [.pdf .rtf .csv .rtfd .doc .docx .xls .xlsx .ppt .pptx (office 2003 or later) etc] Video Player [.mp4] File Compression and Decompression [.zip .rar] Extract files from encryption .rar Multi-touch Supported, Zoom files Landscape mode supported iPad-compatible Transfer file to MacOS using Bluetooth U,Please download File Deliver https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file-deliver/id1000489896?ls=1&mt=12
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DriveHQ File Manager at 4.1 against Bluetooth U's 2.6. DriveHQ File Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DriveHQ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 48% of Bluetooth U's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | Bluetooth U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 2.6 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 47.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | 锦文 游 |
Customer experience
DriveHQ File Manager
Bluetooth U
Bugs and requests
DriveHQ File Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Bluetooth U
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes on startup
- Cannot connect to devices
- Paid version does not work
- App crashes after update
- Location services required
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- Files transfer as garbled text
- Cannot transfer movies
- Cannot transfer books
- Cannot import photos to system album
- Cannot lock screen during transfer
- App exits unexpectedly
- Does not allow multiple device connections
- Does not support movie transfer
- App crashes on iPad 1 / iOS 5.1
- Cannot attach mobile phone
- Bluetooth does not work on iOS 7 device
- Files are lost during transfer (metadata)
- App does not see devices
- App pairs but won't connect
- App crashes on launch
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Add Dropbox feature
- Better help section/instructions
In-app purchases
DriveHQ File Manager
- Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE)$1.99
- Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE)$3.99
- Personal Basic Cloud Service$4.99
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- month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space$12.99
- Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users$13.99
- 1-year Personal Cloud Service$47.99
- Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users$159.99
Bluetooth U
- Remove ads$0.99
- Sync address book via bluetooth$0.99
- Full Version$1.99
Questions
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