Comparison

Bluetooth U vs Instashare Air Drop

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

Instashare Air Drop

Easily transfer files between devices without needing an internet connection or registration. Supports all file types and preserves photo metadata. Works across multiple platforms, including older devices.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop file transfer
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • No internet required
  • No registration needed
  • Supports all file types
  • Preserves photo metadata
  • Clipboard transfer
Features
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ransfer files the easy way, just drag & drop the file and we will handle the rest. Like Apple AirDrop, but works and on all major platforms and computers that don't support AirDrop. With millions of downloads in the App Store, thousands of happy users and millions of photo and file transfers, this app is a necessary tool for your iOS device. SIMPLE FILE SHARING You don't need to be tech-savvy to share files, photos or videos. AIRDROP SUPPORT FOR OLDER DEVICES It adds Airdrop-like transfer capability to older devices without official support for Airdrop, like your older Mac or iOS devices with iOS 6. SIMPLE TO USE No need to pair devices or set up a transfer to send files or photos. Designed for quick and easy sharing of files, photos, and videos from your other device, photos and videos are automatically saved to the 'Camera roll' album. NO REGISTRATION Just open the app and start sharing files, holiday photos, or family videos – no need to enter emails or passwords. NO FILE TYPE LIMITS You can transfer any file type, no restrictions. MP3s, images, PDFs, presentations, and way more. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS Instashare preserves photo metadata in all transfer directions (EXIF information, location, etc). Transfer in full resolution. WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET You don't need to be connected to the internet, just use a local wi-fi or Bluetooth (iOS and OS X only) to transfer files. BUILT-IN EXTENSION You can use Instashare with various apps thanks to the system built-in extension – share pictures from Photo library, links from Safari, and other files straight from 3rd party apps. CLIPBOARD TRANSFER Stop retyping long URLs and so on. Just copy and transfer it in a few seconds. Drag a clipboard item & drop it on the device – it will be automatically copied to clipboard on the device. SECURE Files and photos are sent only between your devices, without making a copy somewhere in the Cloud. They never leave your local wi-fi network, keeping your files and photos safe. IOS DEVICE WAKEUP No need to manually open the mobile app to transfer a file or clipboard to device – just wait a few seconds for the device to appear. DOWNLOAD MOBILE APPS FOR FREE! Versions for other platforms available at instashareapp.com REQUIREMENTS To transfer files and photos between two devices, both of them need to have this app installed. Mobile apps are free, desktop apps are paid. Access to a properly configured wi-fi network (or bluetooth between iOS and OS X) is required for this app to work. Some public or private wi-fi networks may be configured to block communication between devices, preventing the transfer connection to be established. You don't need to use the latest device or OS available, works with older systems as well, from iOS 6, iPad 2 or iPhone 4. Videos on how the app works at instahsareapp.com and app support at support.twomanshow.co

Screenshots

Bluetooth U2 screens
Instashare Air Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Instashare Air Drop at 4.2 against Bluetooth U's 2.6. Instashare Air Drop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (834 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Instashare Air Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instashare Air Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instashare Air Drop has 834 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bluetooth U versus Instashare Air Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth UInstashare Air Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (16 ratings)4.2 (834 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews47.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16834 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Lukas Foldyna

Customer experience

Bluetooth U

All ratings16 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative46.6%

Instashare Air Drop

All ratings820 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative47.9%

User reviews

Bluetooth U

From 16 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

Instashare Air Drop

From 834 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast file transfers
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful alternative to AirDrop
  • 🚀 Seamless cross-device connectivity
  • 👍 Supports older devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Unclear licensing and costs
  • 🐛 Unreliable device detection
  • 🐛 Issues with larger file transfers
  • 🐛 Lack of support and updates

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

Instashare Air Drop

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 6 and older devices
  • Inability to save transferred files
  • Disappearing UI elements after transfers
  • Compatibility issues with Windows and macOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bulk file transfer and management
  • Passcode/security lock option
  • Web-based access and sharing
  • Better integration with other apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bluetooth U

One-time3
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Sync address book via bluetooth$0.99
  • Full Version$1.99
1 purchases

Instashare Air Drop

One-time1
  • Go Ad Free$0.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth U free?
Bluetooth U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instashare Air Drop free?
Instashare Air Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or Instashare Air Drop?
Instashare Air Drop is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Instashare Air Drop averages 4.2 from 834 ratings.
Do Bluetooth U or Instashare Air Drop have ads?
Bluetooth U shows ads; Instashare Air Drop does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or Instashare Air Drop?
Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and Instashare Air Drop every 2 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on October 23, 2026 and Instashare Air Drop on October 22, 2026.

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