Comparison

File Manager & File Viewer vs Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Manager & File Viewer

Easily browse, view, and manage files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports a wide range of file types including documents, media, and office files. Offers essential file operations like copy, paste, rename, and move.

Highlights
  • Easy file browsing
  • View multiple file types
  • Copy, paste, rename, move files
  • iTunes file sharing
  • Email file attachments
  • Browse by category
Features
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Manage your files efficiently and easily. Features: - For iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. - Easy file browsing - View files of many types, including images, movies, sound, text, HTML, web archives, Microsoft and Apple iWork files, PDFs. - Copy, paste, rename, and move files. - Dynamic file sharing folder of iTunes. - Send files as email attachments. - Browse files easily by category right from File Manager’s home screen Feel free to send any questions, comments, complaints or suggestions to us. Enjoy!

About

Files

Organize, access, and manage all your files and documents in one place. This app supports various file formats, cloud storage integration, and built-in viewers for media and documents. Easily share files and access them offline.

Highlights
  • Seamless file organization
  • Powerful search and filters
  • Support for multiple file formats
  • Cloud storage integration
  • File sharing and exporting
  • Built-in media player and document viewer
  • Offline access
Features
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Files helps you take control of everything stored on your iPhone or iPad. Browse, organize, preview, and manage photos, videos, music, documents, archives, and iCloud files — all from one clean, easy-to-use app. Whether you want to find a PDF, watch a video, listen to music, or check how much space you have left, Files makes it simple. KEY FEATURES • All-in-One File Manager Keep photos, videos, music, documents, archives, and other files organized in one place. No more jumping between multiple apps. • Smart Storage Management See total, used, and free storage at a glance. Understand how your space is used across categories like photos, videos, music, documents, and more. • Browse by Category Quickly access: - Photos & Videos - Music - Documents (PDF, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLS, HTML, and more) - Archives - Other file types • Powerful Search & Sort Find files instantly with search. Sort by name, date, or file size to get to what you need faster. • Preview, Share & Manage Preview files, rename items, share with others, send by email, or delete unwanted files — all with just a few taps. • Built-In Media Player Play videos and audio directly in the app. Supports major formats, including MKV. Control playback speed, subtitles, and audio tracks for a better viewing and listening experience. • Fast & Secure Access Access your files quickly with a simple, intuitive interface designed for everyday use. • Multi-Language Support Use the app in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. PERFECT FOR • Managing downloads and documents on your device • Finding and organizing photos and videos • Playing media without switching apps • Checking storage usage and freeing up space • Accessing iCloud files on the go Download Files today and keep your device organized, accessible, and clutter-free.

Screenshots

File Manager & File Viewer3 screens
Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files at 5.0 against File Manager & File Viewer's 3.2. Files also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). File Manager & File Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Manager & File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & File Viewer has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of File Manager & File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Files's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & File Viewer ships an update every 8 days, Files every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
File Manager & File Viewer versus Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & File ViewerFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer春霞 陈Rakesh Bhadani

Customer experience

File Manager & File Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Files

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Manager & File Viewer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Manager & File Viewer free?
File Manager & File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & File Viewer or Files?
Files is rated higher. File Manager & File Viewer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Files averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do File Manager & File Viewer or Files have ads?
Files shows ads; File Manager & File Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & File Viewer or Files?
File Manager & File Viewer ships an update every 8 days, and Files every 12 months. Most recently, File Manager & File Viewer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Files on November 4, 2026.

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