Comparison

Bluetooth U vs FileCentral for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

FileCentral for iPhone

Consolidate all your cloud storage, local files, and content from other apps into a single, organized hub. Seamlessly transfer files, text, and images between devices, even without a network connection, using WiFi or Bluetooth. Secure your data with password protection and fingerprint ID.

Highlights
  • Unified cloud and local file management
  • Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth)
  • Clipboard and content sharing
  • View, print, email, and zip files
  • App and folder password protection
  • Create and edit text files
  • Sync local files with iCloud
Features
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The ONE Place to Manage Files - Access, Print, Email and Transfer files from Cloud Servers, Other Apps & Devices and your Mac or PC. Transfer your clipboard, images, copied text and files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with one tap - even without a network. Via WiFi or Bluetooth Manage ALL of your Files in One Place • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud & iCloud Drive, DropBox, Evernote, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Share and fetch files from your Mac or PC • Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Move files into folders and use the powerful search function to find them again • View, Print, Email and Zip Files • Rename, duplicate and change the file type • Play Video and Audio files • Secure your files with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Password protect folders • Create and edit text files to store notes and ideas, then share with others, print or copy/paste • Sync your local files with another device via iCloud - seamlessly and automatically Transfer Files and Content to other devices • Add a new printer to your Mac from the available list ("Send to Device @ WePrint") and print any document to your iPhone or iPad as a PDF file • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Bluetooth transfer is as simple as opening FileCentral - no pairing required • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to a friend • Copy a web page address and with just one tap, send it to your colleague Share and Transfer your Photos and Image Files • Save your Album Photos as files • Move Image Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud server, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos • Select multiple photos to send via email Add even More Power - Expand to Convert and Edit PDFs and Print to ALL Printers, not just AirPrint

Screenshots

Bluetooth U2 screens
FileCentral for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileCentral for iPhone at 91% against Bluetooth U's 47%. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Bluetooth U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileCentral for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileCentral for iPhone has 178 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bluetooth U's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, FileCentral for iPhone every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bluetooth U versus FileCentral for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth UFileCentral for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (17 ratings)4.8 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17178 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer锦文 游EuroSmartz Ltd

Customer experience

Bluetooth U

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative46.4%

FileCentral for iPhone

All ratings178 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Bluetooth U

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

FileCentral for iPhone

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well organized and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 📂 Everything in one place
  • 🔒 Passcode protection for app and private files
  • 🔄 Transfer files to any device

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Thumbnails won't load
  • 🐛 Hardly ever works
  • 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained
  • 🐛 Login and authentication issues
  • 🐛 WebDAV not working

Bugs and 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
Show 15 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Add Dropbox feature
  • Better help section/instructions

FileCentral for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Thumbnails won't load
  • App hardly ever works
  • App is outdated
  • Minor login and authentication issues
  • WebDAV not working at all

Requested features

2 requests
  • Stronger data security
  • Developing encryption clarity

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluetooth U

One-time3
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Sync address book via bluetooth$0.99
  • Full Version$1.99
None

FileCentral for iPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth U free?
Bluetooth U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileCentral for iPhone free?
FileCentral for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or FileCentral for iPhone?
FileCentral for iPhone is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 from 178 ratings.
Do Bluetooth U or FileCentral for iPhone have ads?
Bluetooth U shows ads; FileCentral for iPhone does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or FileCentral for iPhone?
Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and FileCentral for iPhone every 6 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on September 22, 2026 and FileCentral for iPhone on September 21, 2026.

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