# FileCentral for iPhone vs iPlay File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: FileCentral for iPhone at 4.8 against iPlay File Manager's 2.0. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). iPlay File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FileCentral for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. 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 50% of iPlay File Manager's.

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileCentral for iPhone | iPlay File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 35 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [Cigdem Akalin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679247730) |

## 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


### iPlay File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-file-manager-explorer/id6446816860)

Manage all your files with this comprehensive tool. It supports numerous formats for viewing, editing, and playing media, with easy organization and sharing capabilities. Create folders, playlists, and import files from other applications.

**Highlights:** Supports all known file formats, Play videos and listen to songs, Edit text files, View images, Create and organize folders, Zip and unzip files, Import files from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileCentral for iPhone free?

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

### Is iPlay File Manager free?

iPlay File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FileCentral for iPhone is rated higher. FileCentral for iPhone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while iPlay File Manager averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

FileCentral for iPhone ships an update every 6 months, and iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. Most recently, FileCentral for iPhone was updated on October 29, 2026 and iPlay File Manager on October 24, 2026.

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