# Bluetooth U vs File Transfer

The clearest difference is rating: File Transfer at 4.3 against Bluetooth U's 2.6. File Transfer also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 48%) and ratings volume (164 vs 16). Bluetooth U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and File Transfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Transfer has 164 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Bluetooth U's written reviews are positive against 79% of File Transfer's.

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, File Transfer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | File Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.3 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-save-videos-pic/id1583532706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) |

## 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


### File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-transfer-save-videos-pic/id1583532706)

Easily share files, photos, and videos between mobile devices or between your phone and computer without an internet connection. Supports a wide range of file formats and compressed archives.

**Highlights:** Offline file transfer, Mobile-to-mobile sharing, Mobile-to-computer transfer, Supports various file formats, Handles compressed archives, MP3 and MP4 player

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth U free?

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

### Is File Transfer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or File Transfer?

File Transfer is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while File Transfer averages 4.3 from 164 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth U or File Transfer have ads?

Both Bluetooth U and File Transfer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or File Transfer?

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and File Transfer every 9 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on November 1, 2026 and File Transfer on November 3, 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.*