WiFi U vs VaultDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WiFi U
Access files stored on a wireless drive via Wi-Fi from your mobile device. Download files to your device or upload photos, videos, and documents to the drive. Supports up to three simultaneous users.
- Access files on wireless drive
- Download files to device
- Upload files to wireless drive
- Supports up to 3 simultaneous users
- Manage photos, videos, and documents
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簡介： WiFi U-driver app是為搭配”無線分享碟 (U-driver)”所設計的app。使用者可以經由手機或平板電腦WiFi建立連線，透過WiFi U-driver app來存取” 無線分享碟”(U-driver)內之檔案。 功能特性： 1.最多三位使用者同時連線 2.透過WiFi U-driver app的應用，智慧型手機、平板電腦可以將無線分享碟內的檔案下載至”APP本機資料夾”內。 3.支援能將智慧型手機，平板電腦內的照片、影片、文件等資料上傳至“無線分享碟(WiFi U-driver)” 內的無線資料夾。 注意： WiFi U-driver app顯示之檔案，其播放能力取決於您所使用裝置的效能。
VaultDrive
Securely back up photos, videos, and files directly to a USB drive without needing cloud storage. Create private, offline backups you control, freeing up phone space and protecting your memories.
- Backup photos, videos, and files to USB
- No cloud upload required
- Private offline backups
- Download iCloud originals before backup
- Review selection before copying
- Track backup progress
- Resume interrupted backups
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Back up your photos, videos and files straight to a USB flash drive, SSD or SD card. No cloud, no account, no subscription: your memories stay on a drive you own. Plug in your drive, choose what to back up and tap Start Backup. VaultDrive copies your originals in full quality, directly from your phone to the drive. WHAT YOU GET • Direct to your drive: no uploads and no waiting for cloud storage • Original quality: files are copied as they are, never compressed • Fresh or Incremental: back up everything, or only what's new since last time • Files already on your drive are skipped automatically • Organized your way: folders by date or by album, with one folder per phone • Back up your whole library, selected albums, or files and folders • Resume anytime: if the drive is unplugged or the backup is interrupted, pick up where you left off • Clear summaries, backup history and reminders when new photos are ready • Photos, videos, Live Photos, screenshots and, if you choose, your Hidden album • Works with iPhone 15 and later over USB-C, and with earlier iPhones through a Lightning to USB adapter • Downloads originals stored only in iCloud first, over Wi-Fi only if you prefer • App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID DRIVE TIPS Format your drive as exFAT: it works with Windows and Mac computers and stores files larger than 4 GB. FREE TO TRY, PRO ONCE VaultDrive is free to try. Upgrade to Pro once for unlimited and incremental backups. It's a one-time purchase, with no subscription, ever. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos and files are never uploaded to a cloud or server. No account or sign-up is needed, and backing up to your drive works without an internet connection. Keep your memories safe, on your own drive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VaultDrive at 4.2 against WiFi U's 3.0. VaultDrive also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 29%). WiFi U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. VaultDrive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WiFi U asks for nothing beyond the download.
VaultDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of WiFi U's written reviews are positive against 67% of VaultDrive's.
WiFi U ships an update every 5 weeks, VaultDrive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WiFi U | VaultDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHEN HUNG CHIN | Coticsy |
Customer experience
WiFi U
VaultDrive
In-app purchases
WiFi U
No in-app purchases
VaultDrive
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$4.99
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$9.99
- VaultDrive: USB Backup$19.99
