# Bluetooth U vs ShareDrop

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | ShareDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedrop-quick-file-share/id1643102419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [文凯 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/909711552) |

## 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


### ShareDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedrop-quick-file-share/id1643102419)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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