# Bluetooth U vs @Drive

The clearest difference is rating: @Drive at 4.2 against Bluetooth U's 2.7. @Drive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Bluetooth U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

@Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 45 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 47% positive.

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, @Drive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | @Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id578982909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 92 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) | [Evolutive Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414017828) |

## 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


### @Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive/id578982909)

Store, play, and transfer files across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This app offers seamless synchronization via iCloud, supports numerous file formats for playback and editing, and includes features like a built-in text editor and PDF viewer.

**Highlights:** Cross-device file storage, iCloud synchronization, Multiple file format support, Wireless file transfer, Built-in text editor, PDF document viewer, File compression and decompression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @Drive Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth U free?

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

### Is @Drive free?

@Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or @Drive?

@Drive is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while @Drive averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth U or @Drive have ads?

Bluetooth U shows ads; @Drive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or @Drive?

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and @Drive every 5 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on September 22, 2026 and @Drive on September 16, 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.*