Comparison

FileHub vs U

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FileHub

Manage and organize all your files on your device with a powerful file manager. View documents, images, and videos with built-in players, and protect your data with password protection. Offers WiFi connectivity for easy file transfer.

Highlights
  • File organization
  • Document viewer (PDF, Office)
  • Image and video playback
  • Password protection
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Folder creation and customization
Features
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FileHub is your local file and content hub. Manage files, sync with iCloud, transfer between your computer and iPhone, watch videos, read ebooks, play audio, and clean up similar photos, all in one place. Files are not just for storage. With FileHub, they are ready to open, continue, organize, and use. 【File Management】 - Manage local files and folders - Sort, search, organize, and browse by directory - Quickly find recently added and recently opened files - Preview and open many common file types 【iCloud Sync】 - Supports iCloud document sync - Access important files across your devices - Keep files on your device and in your own iCloud - See local and cloud file status clearly 【Fast Transfer】 - Built-in Wi-Fi file transfer - No cable required - No extra desktop software required - Upload or download files from a computer browser 【Watch, Read, Listen】 - Play local videos - Read PDF, TXT, and EPUB files - Play music, course audio, and audiobooks - Continue watching, reading, or listening from where you left off 【Photo Cleanup】 - Scan and group similar photos - Recommend the best photo to keep in each group - Preview and confirm before deleting - Help free up local and iCloud storage space 【Private and In Control】 - Files stay on your device and in your iCloud - No third-party content library required - Built for personal documents, media, and long-term organization FileHub is perfect if you: - Often transfer files between your computer and iPhone - Want one place for documents, videos, music, and ebooks - Use iCloud to access files across devices - Need to clean up similar photos and reclaim storage - Prefer local, simple, and controlled file management FileHub. Keep your files organized, accessible, and ready to use. Privacy Policy: https://f.n-years.com/docs/gplayer/privacy_statement Terms of Use: https://f.n-years.com/docs/ifolder/privacy_statement/

About

U

Manage documents stored on u-nas and other FTP/WebDAV servers. Download files to your device, upload files in reverse, and perform local file operations like editing and deleting. Requires U-NAS for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Manage FTP and WebDAV servers
  • Download files to mobile device
  • Upload files from mobile device
  • Edit local files
  • Delete local files
  • Manage multiple server devices
Features
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U-file is an application for managing documents stored on u-nas and other FTP and WebDAV servers. It can download files from the server to the mobile device, and upload files in reverse. It supports the opening, moving, editing and deleting of local files, and supports the management of multiple server devices at the same time. U-NAS installed and operated is required to achieve full functionality. Notice: continuous operation of GPS in the background may affect operation duration and reduce battery function. Please use with caution.

Screenshots

FileHub4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: U at 5.0 against FileHub's 4.4. U also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). FileHub's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FileHub sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileHub has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, U fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FileHub versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileHubU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (150 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer金 郭Ningbo Wanyou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FileHub

All ratings150 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative43.1%

U

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FileHub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Passcode Protection$0.99
  • Custom Folder$0.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileHub free?
FileHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileHub or U?
U is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while U averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FileHub or U have ads?
FileHub shows ads; U does not.
Which is updated more often, FileHub or U?
FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and U fortnightly. Most recently, FileHub was updated on September 25, 2026 and U on September 8, 2026.

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