# File Manager & File Viewer vs Files

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & File Viewer | Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-file-viewer/id1097272200/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-documents-manager/id6736647394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 32 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [Rakesh Bhadani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647133078) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-file-viewer/id1097272200)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-documents-manager/id6736647394)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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