# iKlips vs U

The clearest difference is rating: iKlips at 4.6 against U's 3.3. iKlips also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 19) and review sentiment (47% vs 24%). U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKlips sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. U asks for nothing beyond the download.

iKlips holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKlips has 4.7K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iKlips's written reviews are positive against 24% of U's.

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, U every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKlips | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklips/id931739124/reviews)** | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-drive/id934692938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 292 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Elements Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051248284) | [Mei-Hui Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/934692937) |

## What reviewers say

### iKlips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iklips/id931739124)

This app enhances the functionality of a specific external storage device, offering features like file management, automatic backups, and enhanced camera capabilities. It provides robust security and seamless integration with cloud services for easy access and data protection.

**Highlights:** Automatic backup while charging, HEIF to JPG conversion, Enhanced camera with exposure/focus controls, Cloud storage synchronization, Password and Touch ID protection, Split View compatibility, Multi-format media support with subtitles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One  US dollar donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Three US dollar donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ten US dollar donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Thirty US dollars donation | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Easy photo/video transfer
- 💾 Useful external storage
- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Simple and intuitive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 📂 Difficulty managing files/folders
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when connecting device
- Unable to transfer certain file types
- Encrypted folders still show file contents
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Backup process sometimes loses data

**Requested features**

- Add support for USB-C devices
- Improve file management capabilities
- Enhance media player functionality
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Integrate with more cloud storage services


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-drive/id934692938)

Organize and manage files from your iPhone or iPad on external accessories. Features include a photo viewer with backup options, a music player with playlist generation, and robust file management tools like copy, move, and rename.

**Highlights:** Organize files on external accessories, Photo viewer with backup export, Music player with folder-based playlists, Copy, move, delete, and rename files, File transfer with Dropbox, Open files in other applications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKlips free?

iKlips 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, iKlips or U?

iKlips is rated higher. iKlips averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while U averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do iKlips or U have ads?

Neither iKlips nor U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKlips or U?

iKlips ships an update every 2 months, and U every 5 weeks. Most recently, iKlips was updated on September 22, 2026 and U on September 18, 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.*