Comparison

Bluetooth U vs ShareDrop

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

ShareDrop

Transfer and share image files quickly and easily between iOS devices without cables or pairing. Supports multiple photos, videos, and files for improved efficiency.

Highlights
  • Fast image file transfer
  • Wireless file sharing
  • Transfer photos and videos
  • Support for multiple files
  • High-speed file transfer
  • No data cable required
Features
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If you want to achieve fast image file transfer and sharing, come and have a look! Air Transfer Drop can help you quickly, no matter which device you are currently using, Air Transfer Drop can easily transfer the content you want to transfer or share to your other iOS devices . No data cable or device matching and interconnection is required, and you can easily transfer and share image files by importing files or pictures with one click. Main Feature: - Photo/video transfer, support multiple photo and video files for transfer, improve life efficiency - File transfer, safe and high-speed file transfer, improve work efficiency If you have any questions or suggestions in the process of using, please give us feedback in the app.

Screenshots

Bluetooth U2 screens
ShareDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShareDrop at 4.4 against Bluetooth U's 2.7. ShareDrop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. ShareDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShareDrop holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 21 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, ShareDrop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bluetooth U versus ShareDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth UShareDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (17 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游文凯 卢

Customer experience

Bluetooth U

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

ShareDrop

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

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

ShareDrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ShareDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth U free?
Bluetooth U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareDrop free?
ShareDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or ShareDrop?
ShareDrop is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ShareDrop averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Bluetooth U or ShareDrop have ads?
Bluetooth U shows ads; ShareDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or ShareDrop?
Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and ShareDrop every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShareDrop on September 9, 2026.

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