Comparison

Bluetooth U vs File Manager

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

File Manager

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Exchange files and folders between multiple phones
  • View transfer progress
  • Open files within the app
  • Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP)
  • Record voice and video
  • Edit file system (create, move, delete)
  • Share files via email and social media
Features
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

Screenshots

Bluetooth U2 screens
File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.5 against Bluetooth U's 2.7. File Manager also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%) and ads (none vs shown). Bluetooth U's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bluetooth U's written reviews are positive against 84% of File Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, File Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bluetooth U versus File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth UFile Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (17 ratings)4.5 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1798 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer锦文 游小文 黄

Customer experience

Bluetooth U

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative46.4%

File Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.6%

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
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  • 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

File Manager

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
6 purchases

File Manager

One-time6
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth U free?
Bluetooth U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or File Manager?
File Manager is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.
Do Bluetooth U or File Manager have ads?
Bluetooth U shows ads; File Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or File Manager?
Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager every 4 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on September 22, 2026 and File Manager on September 19, 2026.

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