Comparison

Disk Mounter vs U8

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

Head to head
About

Disk Mounter

Transform your smartphone into a wireless disk drive for your computer. Easily share files, photos, and important documents securely. Offers additional tools like audio/video conversion and a secret folder for sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Connect smartphone as wireless disk
  • Share photos and files wirelessly
  • High-speed data transmission
  • Secure secret folder with password/Touch ID
  • Audio and video file conversion
  • Photo and video editing
  • Integrated music player and voice recorder
Features
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Note : The functionality of this app is similar to the File Explorer app. It is advisable to review the File Explorer app before paying for this app. Disk Mounter is an application which connects smart phone to computer by wireless disk drive. You can use your smart phone as wireless removable disk at Mac / PC.   - Connecting Mac / Pc to smart phone through wireless disk. - Sharing photo album in smart phone with Mac / PC through wireless disk folder. - Transmitting data with high speed by using 8x Speed Booster  - Supporting WiFi and Personal Hotspot network - Network connection through Bonjour network from Apple - Easy recognition of all functions at a glance by simple and clear design It is designed data security system as the most important function. It is excellent to put your important files like source codes or certificate.   This app is designed to secure data as priority. Such important documents, source codes or certificates would be excellent to keep in the app.  Now, change the concept of connecting USB memory into the port. Just swipe your finger to connect USB memory through wireless in Smart Disk. You can always use and carry data conveniently and easily.    You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC for free. You can download it at http://www.smartdisk.org. web site :  http://www.smartdisk.org  # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

About

U8

Transfer and back up any file wirelessly between your mobile devices and computers without using mobile data. Experience ultra-fast speeds for seamless file management and sharing across different platforms.

Highlights
  • Zero-flow wireless file transfer
  • Ultra-fast transmission speeds (up to 30MB/s)
  • File backup and management
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Supports various file formats
Features
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Mobile phone USB flash drive-file transfer and backup artifact Zero-flow transmission of any file, does not consume a trillion traffic, does not cost a penny. Mobile phone USB flash drive is a cross-platform, easy to operate, ultra-fast transmission speed of extremely fast file backup tools. You only need to transfer files in the same LAN through a computer browser -Software features- 1 free flow 2 File transfer speed is ultra-fast: kill Bluetooth 100 times, and the fastest speed can reach 30Mb/s. 3 Backup Files: You can browse and manage all formats supported by iOS and photos, videos, music and other files. 4 Cross-platform transmission: iOS mobile phones and other iOS mobile phones, and desktop device platforms, free transmission. 5 Powerful: Transmit photos, videos, music and other files in various formats in the same LAN. The function of mobile phone USB flash drive is small and powerful, which is a rare tool in your daily life. Come and try it quickly! ;

Screenshots

Disk Mounter4 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Disk Mounter at none against U8's shown. U8's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Disk Mounter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and U8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U8 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 64% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Disk Mounter versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisk MounterU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings99
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Disk Mounter

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

U8

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Disk Mounter

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99
1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is Disk Mounter free?
Disk Mounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is U8 free?
U8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Disk Mounter or U8?
U8 is rated higher. Disk Mounter averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while U8 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Disk Mounter or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; Disk Mounter does not.
Which is updated more often, Disk Mounter or U8?
Disk Mounter ships an update monthly, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Disk Mounter was updated on September 13, 2026 and U8 on September 17, 2026.

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