Comparison

Bluetooth U vs PocketBridge

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

PocketBridge

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Work without the hassle. PocketBridge lets you transfer files directly between your PC and iPhone. No cloud uploads required. Simply connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (or your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot) to quickly transfer photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents, and more. No more waiting for uploads or downloading files from cloud storage. Whether you’re moving work documents or personal photos, PocketBridge makes file transfer fast, simple, and secure. Features • Transfer files directly between your PC and iPhone • Supports photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents, and more • No cloud uploads required • Connect instantly with a QR code • Works over the same Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot • Pro users can transfer more files at once PocketBridge Pro • Transfer more files in a single session • Remove transfer limits • Includes all future Pro features One-time purchase. No subscription required. Privacy Policy https://dexter-co-site.vercel.app/legal/privacy/pocketbridge Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bluetooth U2 screens
PocketBridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PocketBridge at none against Bluetooth U's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 PocketBridge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bluetooth U versus PocketBridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth UPocketBridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Yuto Tosa

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

PocketBridge

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
1 purchases

PocketBridge

One-time1
  • PocketBridge Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth U free?
Bluetooth U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketBridge free?
PocketBridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bluetooth U or PocketBridge have ads?
Bluetooth U shows ads; PocketBridge does not.

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