# Bluetooth U vs File Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## 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


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Transfer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |


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