# Bluetooth U vs Instashare Air Drop

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | Instashare Air Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.2 (834 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **834** |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Lukas Foldyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/288917602) |

## 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


### Instashare Air Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instashare-air-drop/id576220851)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


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