# Bluetooth U vs Sync

The clearest difference is rating: Sync at 3.7 against Bluetooth U's 2.7. Bluetooth U's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth U sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bluetooth U's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sync's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth U | Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-u/id526268815/reviews) | **[3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Miciniti Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847893750) |

## 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


### Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-file-backup-and-cloud-sync/id945501464)

This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.

**Highlights:** File synchronization, Backup and restore, Local and cloud drive support, Built-in file manager, Web server for Wi-Fi sharing, Customizable transfer tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| 1-hour trial (Web Server) | Free | one-time |
| Dropbox Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Google Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| OneDrive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box Drive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazon S3 Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Public Drive | $5.99 | one-time |
| Web Server | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth U free?

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

### Is Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth U or Sync?

Sync is rated higher. Bluetooth U averages 2.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Sync averages 3.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth U or Sync have ads?

Both Bluetooth U and Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth U or Sync?

Bluetooth U ships an update every 2 months, and Sync every 2 months. Most recently, Bluetooth U was updated on October 4, 2026 and Sync on September 29, 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.*