# Bluetooth U vs FileCentral for iPhone

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.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | FileCentral for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **178** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### FileCentral for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained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

**Reported bugs**

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- App is outdated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

**Requested features**

- Stronger data security
- Developing encryption clarity


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*