# Files United File Manager — user reviews

> 99 indexed App Store user reviews of Files United File Manager by Zuhanden GmbH, rated 3.60/5 from 48 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-united-file-manager/id731389185/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-united-file-manager/id731389185.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 23 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 10

## What do users think of Files United File Manager?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface design
- 🚀 Fast file access and transfer speeds
- ☁️ Multi-cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box)
- 📁 Local file storage and management
- 🔗 SMB/network share connectivity
- 📖 PDF and multimedia viewing capabilities
- 💼 Consolidates multiple file management apps into one
- 🔐 Password protection for files
- 📱 Cross-device synchronization (Mac/iOS)
- ⚡ Reliable performance without crashes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with cloud services
- ❌ Limited functionality compared to native Apple Files app
- 🔌 WebDAV connection problems
- 📵 Outdated and not maintained regularly
- 🚫 Suspicious developer contact (gambling site link)
- ⚠️ Lacks modern iOS optimization
- 🔴 Poor customer support and communication
- 💾 Files deleted if app is uninstalled
- 🎨 Outdated UI that needs modernization
- 📊 Unreliable SMB/network connections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when enabling iCloud support
- Email attachments not sending properly
- WebDAV login errors with no troubleshooting details
- SMB connection failures
- App crashes on reload after failed uploads
- Connectivity lost between devices
- App closes unexpectedly
- iOS version compatibility issues (iOS 8, 13, iPhone 6)
- Mac-to-iOS wireless connection not working
- Cannot access files from previous versions of the app

**Most requested features**

- iCloud Drive support
- Text file editing and creation
- Image compression tools
- PDF annotation and editing tools
- Search functionality for documents
- Slideshow image viewing feature
- YouTube download capability
- Folder thumbnails and better file icons
- Folder syncing between devices
- Airport Time Capsule access
- Dark mode option
- Email attachment reliability improvements
- Individual file selection via iTunes

## Newest reviews (10 of 99)

### 4/5 — Needs more

*2016-11-02, version 1.5*

Needs more photo editing tools and ability to delete from camera roll easily plus PDF tools would help. Boost to five stars. Interface need modernization non intuitive.

### 4/5 — Unpretentious

*2016-09-23*

Treats me right. Does exactly what I needed to do. Connects to multiple cloud services. Uploads and downloads easily.

### 4/5 — Excellent app

*2016-07-14, version 1.5*

Excellent app particularly Dropbox integration is great however Mac connection could be less reliable at times

### 4/5 — Very solid

*2015-05-30*

So far, this is the best file manager I've found yet. However, I wish it had a slideshow image viewing feature.

### 3/5 — Please update

*2015-03-29*

Good app but please update to take advantage of iphone 6 and 6 plus asap

### 3/5 — I can see my iCloud documents!

*2015-02-15, version 1.5*

Yep, I can view them at last. Although, it's a real shame the app preview shows the content of my (last viewed) banking document before I log back in with the finger i.d. option. 
Does what i need.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-02-13*

Works like a charm.

### 4/5 — Small improvement needed

*2015-02-05*

Like the clean, sleak look overall.  One thing though.  I don't like the vertical colored line that denotes file folders, word, PDF, etc.  I need to visually see a folder icon, PDF icon, etc.  this may seem petty, but it's important for me.  It helps me recognize things more quickly as I look for the folders and files I want to access.  The slim vertical line makes me have to stop and think about what it is.  Takes more time and effort that way.

### 2/5 — Plz update

*2015-01-12*

Plz update for iPhone 6

### 5/5 — Un "File Manager" complet

*2014-12-09, version 1.5*

Enfin un gestionnaire de dossier vraiment complet avec un accès aux dossiers de tous les ordinateurs locaux Mac et PC, un accès à iCloud Drive et tous les autres comme OneDrive et Dropbox. La possibilité de téléchargé dans un dossier local et un navigateur internet intégré à l'App. Il ne manque que l'accès à la borne AirPort Time Capsule que je n'ai pas réussi à avoir accès contrairement à Goodreader.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2025-03-12, version 1.6*

Can’t contact developer website link goes to a gambling site ??

### 1/5 — Does not connect to google drive or one drive

*2022-06-04*

Does not connect to google drive or one drive

### 1/5 — No point for this app

*2021-12-25, version 1.6*

The app is a shell that uses Apple file app which makes it useless. It doesn’t add any additional functionality and what’s worse is it doesn’t reconfines plugged in SD card but Apple files does. Even at 6.99$ it’s a waste of money.

### 1/5 — Great app

*2020-03-17*

Needs to be updated for iOS 13 please the update I've got some bugs with the saving to gallery but this is still a great app

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2017-10-02*

This app will not let access any files already on your iPad. i.e. You can't even access the files on this vendor's previous file app.

If you want a solitary island of info only accessible by this app and this app only,go for it.

### 1/5 — not compatible w ios8

*2016-08-22, version 1.5*

Great app for ios7, sadly no longer functional.

### 1/5 — File Manager Ap

*2016-05-26, version 1.5*

I do not like it.  It tries to take control of you iPad - I would like my money back please.

### 1/5 — Crap

*2015-08-24, version 1.5*

I wasted $4.99.

### 1/5 — No Point

*2015-01-18*

I found this app to be basically useless...Can't figure out the point to it...Functions are mostly duplicated by other apps...Wish I could get a refund...

### 1/5 — DON'T LIKE!!

*2015-01-17*

Why are you write me to review and rate?

I don't want to that!!!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Good app

*2020-06-29*

Nice

### 5/5 — This App Got it Right!

*2016-11-10*

Simplistic but not minimalistic!  No fancy graphics with folders and files my way.  Open to the App, save, sort, view, rename, send, play multimedia, view PDFs......

My files! My way! Not that highway in the CLOUD!?

Very well done.  THANK YOU,

### 5/5 — Great App!!!

*2016-10-12*

It allows me to have access to files on my home server without a lot of issues.

### 5/5 — good for dropbox

*2016-01-30, version 1.5*

this app is great if you want to download a whole batch of pictures from dropbox to ipad all at the same time.

### 5/5 — Great Space Saver!

*2015-11-24*

I'm a professional photographer, and with my new Olympus OMD E-10M camera, I can now shoot live with my iPad.

I also can download images as I shoot, which saves downloading time. However, my problem is space.

This allows me to download all my images to my iMac, and using Screens, I can remotely control my desktop. 

Using this with its counter part on the iMac allows me to download and clear out my photo from my iPad, but I can use the program to review images and upload only those I wish to edit and FTP to my client.

I will be posting my workflow with my iPad on my blog in a couple weeks so everyone can benefit from hauling around a heavy laptop.

The images with the editors I use are just as good as Photoshop (actually, photoshop as a number of apps that uses the photo engine of the current Photoshop Elements.

### 5/5 — Works well with iOS9

*2015-09-30*

Files United seems to work perfectly with iOS9. I really like having so much control over my files. This app has everything that I want. Great job. 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Love the 'local files' feature

*2015-08-16*

I am glad you created a well-built, sturdy, reliable app that allows me to move things onto my iPad so I can use them even if I don't have Internet access. Great for using sleep hypnosis audios when I'm traveling and have uncertain access to the Internet.

### 5/5 — Solid

*2015-05-18, version 1.5*

Great for pulling files off my Windows file server

### 5/5 — Darkness19

*2015-05-11*

Pretty good app to get fast access to all your files in the different clouds. Works awesome and no single problem using it for more than 3 years. Highly recommended, period.

### 5/5 — AndrewC

*2015-04-25, version 1.5*

I have used this app extensively since it came out. Used ICloud, Onedrive, Google Drive and wireless file transfer with ITunes. Everything has worked as expected and continues to do so. Video and music files have played flawlessly.
What more can you ask for! In use several times per day.

Highly recommended.

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