# U vs iBackup Kit

The clearest difference is rating: U at 3.3 against iBackup Kit's 1.3. U also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). iBackup Kit's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

U holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of U's written reviews are positive against 34% of iBackup Kit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

U ships an update every 5 weeks, iBackup Kit every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | iBackup Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-drive/id934692938/reviews)** | [1.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup-kit/id1114665996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mei-Hui Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/934692937) | [宗汉 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066084697) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### iBackup Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup-kit/id1114665996)

Expand your iOS device's storage with this portable flash drive. Transfer, view, and manage files between your iOS device and Mac/PC without Wi-Fi or a network connection. Enjoy features like file encryption, contact backup, and direct media playback.

**Highlights:** Two-way storage between iOS and Mac/PC, No Wi-Fi or network signal required, Seamless file transfer and viewing, Organize, edit, and manage files, Direct music and video playback, File encryption, Contacts backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iBackup Kit free?

iBackup Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, U or iBackup Kit?

U is rated higher. U averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while iBackup Kit averages 1.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do U or iBackup Kit have ads?

Neither U nor iBackup Kit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or iBackup Kit?

U ships an update every 5 weeks, and iBackup Kit every 5 months. Most recently, U was updated on November 1, 2026 and iBackup Kit on November 2, 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.*