Bluetooth U vs Transfer Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Transfer Assistant
Read full descriptionHide full description
Transfer Assistant|iPhone ↔ PC Wireless File Transfer. Tired of tangled USB cables, slow cloud storage speeds and file size limits of social apps? Designed exclusively for cross-platform transmission between iPhone and PC, Transfer Assistant requires no PC installation. You can transfer documents, photos, 4K videos, archives and texts at high speed simply via a browser, with secure and fast peer-to-peer local network connection. 3 Simple Steps for Instant Connection 1. Install and launch the app on your iPhone to generate a unique access link 2. Open any browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) on your PC device, enter the link and connect in 1 second 3. Share files, images and texts like instant messaging. All files from PC will be automatically saved to the exclusive folder without manual operation Core Features No PC Software Required: Works perfectly with only a browser, even on restricted office computers without administrator privileges No File Size/Quantity Limits: Transfer large files such as 1GB HD videos and oversized archives without restrictions Private Local Network Transfer: Peer-to-peer local transmission without third-party cloud servers. Encrypted sessions fully protect your data privacy Chat-Style Interaction: Drag-and-drop files, paste screenshots and send texts in real time with zero learning curve Automatic File Archiving: All transferred files are automatically categorized in a dedicated folder for one-click preview, sharing and export Full Format Compatibility: Supports all mainstream formats including PDF, Word, Excel, images, 4K videos and ZIP archives Ultra-Fast LAN Speed: Transfer speed up to 20–80MB/s. A 1GB video can be transferred in tens of seconds, far faster than Bluetooth, cloud storage and social apps Application Scenarios Office Workers: Transmit reports, whiteboard photos and documents cross-device for convenient on-the-go office work Students: Realize two-way transmission of papers and handwritten notes, completely replacing U-disks Content Creators: Transfer original iPhone HD footage to PC for lossless editing, and preview works on mobile quickly Daily Family Use: Batch back up photos without iCloud paid subscriptions, support one-click download for family computers Advantages Over Traditional Tools Compared with USB cables, Bluetooth, social apps and cloud storage, our tool requires no PC installation, has no file limits, supports automatic archiving and two-way text transmission, and adopts local encryption to balance convenience, speed and security. FAQ Is no PC software really required? Yes. Only a mainstream browser is needed, compatible with restricted office devices without administrator rights. Do iPhone and PC need the same WiFi? The same WiFi ensures optimal transmission speed. You can also enable your phone hotspot for connection if no shared network is available. Where are the transferred files saved? All files are automatically stored in the exclusive Transfer Assistant folder for preview and sharing at any time. Is the transmission secure? All transmissions are peer-to-peer without cloud uploads. Each session is independently encrypted and invalidated after closing, avoiding data leakage. Privacy Policy: https://transfer.mxcode.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Transfer Assistant at none against Bluetooth U's shown. Bluetooth U's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Transfer Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluetooth U | Transfer Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 锦文 游 | 晖 姚 |
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 moreShow fewer
- 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 moreShow fewer
- Add Dropbox feature
- Better help section/instructions
Transfer Assistant
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bluetooth U
- Remove ads$0.99
- Sync address book via bluetooth$0.99
- Full Version$1.99
Transfer Assistant
- 1-Year Plan$4.991 Month
- 1-Quarter Plan$12.993 Months
- 1-Year Plan$39.991 Year
Questions
Is Bluetooth U free?
Is Transfer Assistant free?
Do Bluetooth U or Transfer Assistant have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or Transfer Assistant?
Other comparisons















