# iFiles+ vs RealPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: RealPlayer at 4.8 against iFiles+'s 3.0. RealPlayer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 12%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). iFiles+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RealPlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iFiles+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

RealPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealPlayer has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of iFiles+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of RealPlayer's.

iFiles+ ships an update monthly, RealPlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles+ | RealPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-plus/id1052661175/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplayer/id1578950397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoFast Global Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911763400) | [RealNetworks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/666576189) |

## What reviewers say

### iFiles+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-plus/id1052661175)

Easily manage files across devices and platforms. Backup photos, contacts, and calendar data to external storage for complete control. Offers utilities like cloud management, voice recording, and a text editor.

**Highlights:** Cross-device file management, Backup photos, contacts, calendar, Secure access with biometrics/passcode, Cloud storage manager, Voice recorder, File zip/unzip, Advanced camera settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### RealPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realplayer/id1578950397)

Seamlessly sync and transfer videos between your phone and PC. This media player, downloader, and streamer allows you to cast videos to your TV, access your PC library remotely, and watch content offline. Back up your media to the cloud for access on any device.

**Highlights:** Sync videos between phone and PC, Remote PC library access, Stream videos from PC or cloud, Offline video playback, Cast videos to TV (Chromecast/AirPlay), Cloud backup for videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RealPlayer Mobile Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| RealPlayer Mobile Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| RealPlayer Mobile Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| RealPlayer Mobile Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| RealPlayer Mobile Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent platform for live streaming
- 👍 Consistent and continuous performance
- 🥰 Amazing app for syncing videos and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🤔 Confusing free vs paid options
- 🚫 Incompatible with iOS devices

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues on iOS devices
- Unable to sign in on mobile devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change video aspect ratio and crop
- Support for offline viewing on mobile devices
- Integration with popular platforms like TikTok


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles+ free?

iFiles+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RealPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFiles+ or RealPlayer?

RealPlayer is rated higher. iFiles+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while RealPlayer averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do iFiles+ or RealPlayer have ads?

Neither iFiles+ nor RealPlayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles+ or RealPlayer?

iFiles+ ships an update monthly, and RealPlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFiles+ was updated on October 5, 2026 and RealPlayer on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*