Comparison

FileBox vs U

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

Head to head
About

FileBox

Organize, secure, and manage your local files with powerful tools. This app allows you to create, move, rename, and delete files, while also offering robust privacy features like password protection and hidden file management. It supports various file formats and archive types, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile file management.

Highlights
  • File organization and management
  • Privacy and security features
  • Import and transfer files
  • Browse various file formats
  • Compression and extraction
  • File tagging and smart search
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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FileBox – Powerful File Manager for iPhone & iPad FileBox is a powerful file manager designed for people who work with files every day. Browse, manage, protect, and organize your files easily on both iPhone and iPad. Fast, secure, and designed for productivity. -------- Core Features File Management Powerful tools to organize your local files effortlessly. • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, delete files • View file properties • Manage hidden files • Sort by name, type, size, creation date, or modified date -------- File Privacy & Security Keep sensitive files safe inside FileBox. • Hide private files inside the app • Files are isolated from external access • Optional App password protection • Support Face ID / Touch ID -------- What You Can Do with FileBox Add Files Import or create files easily. • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos inside the app • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files via Wi-Fi between PC and iPhone • Connect with Mac via Finder or iTunes -------- Browse Files View many file formats smoothly. • Office documents and PDF files • Text files such as txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution photos and long screenshots • Built-in efficient media player for audio and video -------- Compression & Extraction Handle archive files easily. • Support ZIP, RAR, 7Z, DMS • Password-protected archives supported -------- File Tags Organize important files faster. • Mark important or frequently used files • Quickly access tagged files -------- Smart Search Find files instantly. • Fast fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search support -------- Hidden Files Keep files out of sight. • Hide files from normal browsing • Show hidden files when needed -------- App Lock Protect your files with security options. • Password lock • Face ID / Touch ID • Custom unlock timeout -------- Super Hidden Mode Advanced privacy protection. Hide all hidden-file related settings so only you know where your private files are stored. -------- More Features • Share panel • Themes • Trash recovery • Unread reminders • Continuous performance improvements -------- Contact & Feedback We love hearing from users. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ Group: 611208767 -------- – The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $8.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html

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

FileBox4 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: U at none against FileBox's 2. U also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FileBox's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. FileBox sells 2 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBox has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, U fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileBox versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBoxU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJUNBO JIANingbo Wanyou Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

FileBox

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative17.4%

U

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FileBox

Subscriptions2
  • All Access, Removing Ad$1.991 Month
  • All Access, Removing Ad$14.991 Year
None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileBox free?
FileBox 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, FileBox or U?
U is rated higher. FileBox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while U averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FileBox or U have ads?
FileBox shows ads; U does not.
Which is updated more often, FileBox or U?
FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and U fortnightly. Most recently, FileBox was updated on September 19, 2026 and U on September 8, 2026.

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