# FileCentral for iPhone vs File Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileCentral for iPhone at 91% against File Box's 30%. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). File Box's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileCentral for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileCentral for iPhone has 180 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 30% of File Box's.

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, File Box every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileCentral for iPhone | File Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-box-my-docs-vault/id1247388222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [泽辉 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/892030257) |

## What reviewers say

### FileCentral for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328)

Consolidate all your cloud storage, local files, and content from other apps into a single, organized hub. Seamlessly transfer files, text, and images between devices, even without a network connection, using WiFi or Bluetooth. Secure your data with password protection and fingerprint ID.

**Highlights:** Unified cloud and local file management, Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth), Clipboard and content sharing, View, print, email, and zip files, App and folder password protection, Create and edit text files, Sync local files with iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well organized and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 📂 Everything in one place
- 🔒 Passcode protection for app and private files
- 🔄 Transfer files to any device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Thumbnails won't load
- 🐛 Hardly ever works
- 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 WebDAV not working

**Reported bugs**

- Thumbnails won't load
- App hardly ever works
- App is outdated
- Minor login and authentication issues
- WebDAV not working at all

**Requested features**

- Stronger data security
- Developing encryption clarity


### File Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-box-my-docs-vault/id1247388222)

Securely store and manage your private pictures, videos, and documents. This app offers gesture encryption to protect your personal privacy and supports importing files from your phone's album or other applications.

**Highlights:** Gesture encryption for privacy, Import pictures and videos from album, Import files from other apps, Universal format support, Organize documents, videos, and pictures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileCentral for iPhone free?

FileCentral for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Box free?

File Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileCentral for iPhone or File Box?

FileCentral for iPhone is rated higher. FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while File Box averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do FileCentral for iPhone or File Box have ads?

File Box shows ads; FileCentral for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileCentral for iPhone or File Box?

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and File Box every 8 months. Most recently, FileCentral for iPhone was updated on October 22, 2026 and File Box on October 9, 2026.

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