# File Manager 2018 vs Files Protection

The clearest difference is ads: File Manager 2018 at none against Files Protection's shown. File Manager 2018 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 58%). Files Protection's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 40). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager 2018 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Files Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for File Manager 2018 against 4.6 for Files Protection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Protection has 601 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of File Manager 2018's written reviews are positive against 58% of Files Protection's.

File Manager 2018 ships an update every 3 weeks, Files Protection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager 2018 | Files Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-2018/id1055947874/reviews)** | [4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [韩 明洁](https://appshunter.io/developer/399378149) | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-2018/id1055947874)

Manage files on your iOS device with this comprehensive app. It supports over 40 file types, allows cloud transfers, and includes a voice recorder. Easily organize, transfer, and play various media formats.

**Highlights:** Supports over 40 file types, Cloud transfer (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox), Transfer files between computer and iOS devices, Built-in voice recorder, Built-in sound player with adjustable speed, Supports majority video formats

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited File | $1.99 | one-time |


### Files Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165)

Securely manage, view, and download files on your iPhone or iPad. Protect your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with a passcode and enjoy a powerful media player and document viewer.

**Highlights:** Secure file management with passcode, Document viewer for various formats, Powerful media player, File downloader with web browser, Dark mode support, File sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisments | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💾 Effective file storage and organization
- 🎯 Good for hiding sensitive photos and videos
- 🔄 Regular app updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- ⚠️ Data loss after app deletion or reinstallation
- 🔐 No password recovery mechanism
- 🚫 Video loading failures
- ⚡ Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes 7 seconds after launch
- Passcode authentication not working after updates
- App force closes unexpectedly
- Files disappear from app despite existing in device storage
- Video import from library not functioning

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Password recovery option
- Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
- Dark mode
- GIF file support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager 2018 free?

File Manager 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Files Protection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager 2018 or Files Protection?

File Manager 2018 is rated higher. File Manager 2018 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Files Protection averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.

### Do File Manager 2018 or Files Protection have ads?

Files Protection shows ads; File Manager 2018 does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager 2018 or Files Protection?

File Manager 2018 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Files Protection fortnightly. Most recently, File Manager 2018 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Files Protection on November 8, 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.*