# FileCentral for iPhone vs X File Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCentral for iPhone at none against X File Manager's 1. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). X File Manager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FileCentral for iPhone against 4.7 for X File Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 178 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of X File Manager's.

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, X File Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileCentral for iPhone | X File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews)** | [4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 35 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Nguyen Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498569189) |

## 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


### X File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034)

Manage your files, photos, videos, and documents with a powerful and intuitive interface. Organize, protect, and share your data easily with features like passcode protection, compression, and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Smart file organization, Passcode and folder protection, File compression (ZIP), Built-in web browser and downloader, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox), Document scanner, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-File (Ultimate Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileCentral for iPhone free?

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

### Is X File Manager free?

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

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

FileCentral for iPhone is rated higher. FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while X File Manager averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do FileCentral for iPhone or X File Manager have ads?

X File Manager shows ads; FileCentral for iPhone does not.

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

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and X File Manager fortnightly. Most recently, FileCentral for iPhone was updated on October 13, 2026 and X File Manager on October 14, 2026.

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