# File Manager 2018 vs FileNook

The clearest difference is ads: File Manager 2018 at none against FileNook's shown. File Manager 2018 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (40 vs 7). FileNook's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager 2018 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for FileNook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager 2018 has 40 ratings behind it against 7, 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 67% of FileNook's.

File Manager 2018 ships an update every 3 weeks, FileNook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager 2018 | FileNook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-2018/id1055947874/reviews) | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filenook/id1563518405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [韩 明洁](https://appshunter.io/developer/399378149) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## 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 |


### FileNook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filenook/id1563518405)

This app offers a private local workspace for organizing and processing files on your device. It includes tools for scanning documents, managing PDFs, editing photos, and playing media, all without requiring cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Local file organization and management, Document scanning and text extraction, Comprehensive PDF editing and conversion, Photo and image manipulation tools, Local video and audio playback, App access protection with passcode/biometrics, Wi-Fi file transfer from computer

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Pro · Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager 2018 free?

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

### Is FileNook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager 2018 or FileNook?

File Manager 2018 and FileNook are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do File Manager 2018 or FileNook have ads?

FileNook shows ads; File Manager 2018 does not.

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

File Manager 2018 ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileNook every 6 days. Most recently, File Manager 2018 was updated on November 6, 2026 and FileNook on November 7, 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.*