Best File manager alternatives: apps like File manager - Document Editor

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Updated November 2026

File manager is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to File manager

File Managers#1

File Managers by Laxay Gajera

Manage Files & All Documents
Editor's Choice
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.4😞(346 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily manage files and folders across your device, network storage, and cloud services. Supports common file operations, media management, and batch processing for efficient organization.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ”’ Safe and secured
  • πŸš€ Good functionality
  • πŸ‘ More than other apps for iOS

Room to Improve

  • anΓΊncios Ads everywhere
  • 😠 Irritating advertisements
  • πŸ‘Ž Unusable due to ads
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Waste of time and data
  • 🚫 Non-functional
  • ❌ Worthless
  • πŸ’Έ Greedy app, subscription issues
  • ⚠️ Potential malware
  • πŸ”’ App asks for permissions then doesn't open
  • πŸ”’ Took information, exited app
ES file explorer#2

ES file explorer by alkesh dudhat

MyFiles is file management app
Strong Contender
πŸ”§ Utilities
1.7(11 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you organize and manage all files on your device. It allows you to view images, videos, audio, and documents, and sorts them into categories for easy access. Quickly find recently opened files and analyze your storage usage.

My Files - All File Manager#3

My Files - All File Manager by Liam Sammy

All file viewer: File Explorer
Worth Considering
πŸ”§ Utilities
4.3(177 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage files on your device and cloud storage with dual-pane layout and strong encryption. Organize, search, and transfer files easily. Offers an internal viewer, player, and editor for remote browsing.

More apps like File manager

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iFiles - File Manager Browser
iFiles - File Manager Browser
iFiles - File Manager Browser
PDF Scanner & Media Player
Free

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

File management and organizationDocument scanning and PDF editingFile conversion for documents and media
πŸ”§ Utilities
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
EZ File Explorer - Zip Unzip
EZ File Explorer - Zip Unzip
EZ File Explorer - Zip Unzip
AZip Manager Master & Document
Free

Manage local and network files with extensive operations like copy, move, delete, rename, compress, and extract. Easily search and categorize files by type, including images, music, and documents.

Local file managementNetwork file managementCompress and extract files
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(61)
subscription
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File Manager & Documents
File Manager & Documents
File Manager & Documents
Files &Folder With Browser App
Free

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

Manage downloadsCreate foldersCloud storage
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(4.8K)
subscription
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Any: File Explore & Viewer
Any: File Explore & Viewer
Any: File Explore & Viewer
Explore, Search, View Files
Free

This app provides comprehensive file management for iPhones and iPads, allowing users to view, share, and organize documents, media, and contacts. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers features like multi-window support and WiFi sharing.

Universal file accessView, share, and delete various file typesMulti-window support
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(154)
free with in-app purchases
8
MT Browser - File Manager, IDM
MT Browser - File Manager, IDM
MT Browser - File Manager, IDM
Secure Browser & Downloader
Free

This app combines a secure web browser with advanced file management capabilities. It allows users to download files, manage them offline, and secure sensitive data with app and folder locks. Enjoy multitab browsing and seamless integration with cloud storage.

Multitab browsingApp Lock with Touch/Face IDFolder Lock & File Encryption
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(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
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File Manager: Documents Viewer
File Manager: Documents Viewer
File Manager: Documents Viewer
Files Explorer: Unzip & Opener
Free

Manage and organize all your local and cloud-stored files with this comprehensive utility. Access documents, media, and recordings, and secure your data with biometric protection. Offers robust file manipulation and cloud integration.

Multiple cloud service integrationPDF reader and image viewerAudio recorder and rich text editor
πŸ”§ Utilities
(57)
free with in-app purchases
10
File Hub by imoreapps
File Hub by imoreapps
File Hub by imoreapps
File Manager, AV Player, PDF
Free

Manage files on your iOS device with this app. Access cloud services and network servers, view documents, and play media without conversion. It offers robust file management, viewing, and playback capabilities for millions of users.

Cloud service integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)Network server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Samba)Document viewer (PDF, Office)
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases