Comparison

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi vs U8

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

Head to head
About

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi

Easily transfer files between your iPhone/iPad and computer using WiFi, USB, cloud storage, or email. Secure your private files with password-protected folders. Supports multiple cloud services for seamless file management.

Highlights
  • WiFi file transfer
  • USB file transfer
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • Email attachments support
  • Password-protected folders
  • Batch uploads/downloads
Features
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+ 4 Transfer Methods (1)- WiFi: No data line, no OS limit, and no need to install additional applications on your desktop PC. All you need is an ordinary web browser in order to connect via WiFi to your iPhone for file uploads or downloads. No more worries about frequent data cable use shortening your battery's natural lifespan. Batch uploads are also supported. (2)- USB: No need for Internet connection. iPhone data line and iTunes are enough to transfer files. (3)- Online virtual disk: You can exchange files with Dropbox, GoogleDocs, etc. by using a unified interface, and manipulating remote files as if they were local. Batch uploads and downloads are also supported. (4)- Email: Not only can you send your files as email attachments, but you can also open the email attachments you receive. What's more, zipped attachments can be unzipped. (Select an attachment, and then select the “Open As ...” menu) + File Protection You can create multiple folders, and set passwords for them if necessary to store your private files. (Warning: Password-protected folders transferred via USB can be accessed on a desktop PC without the password) SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS - FTP - HTTP - BOX - DropBox - Microsoft One Drive - Google Drive

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

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi3 screens
U82 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U8 at 64% against USB Transfer Files Over WiFi's 0%. U8 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). USB Transfer Files Over WiFi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. USB Transfer Files Over WiFi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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, 4.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of USB Transfer Files Over WiFi's written reviews are positive against 64% of U8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi ships an update every 25 months, U8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
USB Transfer Files Over WiFi versus U8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Transfer Files Over WiFiU8
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (7 ratings)4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTam NguyenErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

U8

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

USB Transfer Files Over WiFi

One-time1
  • USB Over WiFi Pro$1.99
1 purchases

U8

One-time1
  • LifeTime$3.99

Questions

Is USB Transfer Files Over WiFi free?
USB Transfer Files Over WiFi 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, USB Transfer Files Over WiFi or U8?
U8 is rated higher. USB Transfer Files Over WiFi averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while U8 averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.
Do USB Transfer Files Over WiFi or U8 have ads?
U8 shows ads; USB Transfer Files Over WiFi does not.
Which is updated more often, USB Transfer Files Over WiFi or U8?
USB Transfer Files Over WiFi ships an update every 25 months, and U8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, USB Transfer Files Over WiFi was updated on October 24, 2026 and U8 on October 10, 2026.

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