Comparison

iFiles 2 vs NC File Manager

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

Head to head
About

iFiles 2

This comprehensive file manager offers robust cloud service integration, advanced PDF annotation tools, and versatile file sharing capabilities. It also includes a built-in audio player, web browser, and text editor for enhanced productivity on your device.

Highlights
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, etc.)
  • Advanced PDF reader with annotations
  • File sharing via SMB, HTTP, USB, and email
  • Built-in audio and video player
  • Web browser and downloader
  • Text editor and voice recorder
  • Passcode lock and multiple tabs
Features
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Most intuitive, feature loaded and dependable file manager in the App Store! Whether you are looking for just a PDF Viewer with annotations and search, connectivity to many file cloud services, sharing file between your computer, voice recorder, web downloader or text editor, iFiles 2 is the only file manager you will ever need. • Supported Online Cloud Services and Protocols: Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Box.net, OneDrive, SMB/CIFS, SugarSync, AFP (Mac), FTP/FTPS, SFTP, Flickr, Google Photos, Facebook, Rackspace CloudFiles, CloudApp, PogoPlug, WebDav, Amazon S3, ownCloud, 4Shared, also using Amazon S3: DreamObjects and UltiCloud. • PDF Reader with annotations, exceptional speed, search, and customizable! - The most advanced PDF reading engine with search - Support for all common annotation types: drawings, highlights, notes, stamps, free text, images, sound recordings, and so much more - Saving directly to a cloud service with offline support • File Sharing - Easily transfer files between your computer and iFiles using (SMB or HTTP) sharing or upload files over USB using iTunes. - Export/import files to/from another app using extensions support - Open In support to and from iFiles - Email file or links for supported services • New audio player/engine: - Streaming - FLAC support - Inter-app audio, flexible audio bar, - Equalizer build into audio bar for easy access - Background audio • File Manager Intuitive and feature loaded; just tap and hold on a file for quick file operations, edit mode for multiple file operations, easily change between icon and list view, convenient and powerful sort options, use two finger pinch to change thumbnails size in icon mode, support for iPad split screen mode. - Unarchive common formats: Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip, and Bzip2 - Create zip files - File operations: move, copy, upload, download, rename, delete, email, compress, share, batch rename, share, export, open in - Thumbnails: image, video, PDF, and all supported by given service - Popup menu - Tap and hold on file to display context popup menu with file operations - Edit mode for multiple file operation - Properties - view and change folder and files properties: color label, icon, and rename. For services with supported API you can edit: comments, description, tags/keywords, privacy, copy/generate links - Convenient add menu: new folder, text file, voice recording, import, copy from, from photos, camera, from clipboard - Batch rename - rename multiple files at once • Other features - Tabs - Multiple tabs can be opened at the same time - Web browser and downloader - Voice Recorder - Passcode lock - Advanced transfer manager with background support - Print files using AirPrint - Create and edit text files - Photo library Import - Camera support - Audio Player (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, ACC, FLAC) - Video Player (iPhone supported formats: MP4, MOV, MPV, 3GP, M4V) - Image Viewer (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO, CUR, XBM) - View RTF (Rich Text Format) and RTFD - View iWorks (Pages, numbers, Keynote) ’08 and ’09 (with or without Preview) - View Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • We are constantly add new features, latest once: Batch Rename, SMB/CIFS support, folder synchronization, tabs, new redesigned Interface, document provider extension support., iPad split view support, and more. or follow us on twitter: @ifilesapp

About

NC File Manager

Manage your files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, organize, and export with full control. This app offers local processing with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Import from Mail and Files
  • Access local and iCloud files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Built-in file search
  • ZIP compression (in-app purchase)
  • Video, photo, and PDF compression
  • Export and share files (in-app purchase)
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NC File Manager is a file and document manager for iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, search, organize and export your files with full control. Import & Access • Import documents from Mail and Files • Import photos and videos from the Photos app • Scan documents to PDF • Access files stored locally and in iCloud • iTunes file sharing support • Direct NCM-to-NCM transfer via AirDrop File Management • Create and manage folders • Organize documents efficiently • Move, rename and delete files • View files, photos and videos • Built-in search for files and documents • Clear storage overview PDF Tools • View PDF documents • Open and view a second PDF alongside the first • Switch between horizontal and vertical PDF views • Rotate entire PDF documents or individual PDF pages • Split PDF documents before or after the current page • Cover selected areas in a PDF • Annotate PDFs with pen, highlighter and eraser tools • Choose from multiple colors and pen thicknesses • Edit and fill out PDF forms • Compress PDF files • Save edited PDFs as new files Compression & Merge • Extract standard ZIP archives • Compress videos, photos and PDF files • Merge videos and PDF documents Premium Features only Try all the Premium Features listed below during the free test phase. After the test phase, an In-App Purchase or subscription is required to continue using these features. • Export and share files • Transfer files directly from NCM to NCM • Create ZIP archives • Create password-protected ZIP archives • Extract password-protected ZIP archives • Extract RAR archives • Extract password-protected RAR archives Privacy First NC File Manager works locally on your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Designed for users who want full control over their files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iFiles 24 screens
NC File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NC File Manager at 100% against iFiles 2's 30%. NC File Manager also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). iFiles 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support 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

NC File Manager is free to download; iFiles 2 costs $2.99 up front. NC File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iFiles 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, NC File Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iFiles 2 versus NC File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFiles 2NC File Manager
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperImagam.comMartin Neifer

Customer experience

iFiles 2

All ratings21 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative60.2%

NC File Manager

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iFiles 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Corrupted PDF files
  • Broken Google Drive and OneDrive integration
  • Inability to update remote folders

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless iCloud Drive integration
  • Improved music player functionality
  • Recycle bin feature
  • Better documentation and user guides

NC File Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFiles 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NC File Manager

One-time1
  • Unlock Export & ZIP$1.99

Questions

Is iFiles 2 free?
iFiles 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NC File Manager free?
NC File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFiles 2 or NC File Manager have ads?
Neither iFiles 2 nor NC File Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFiles 2 or NC File Manager?
iFiles 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and NC File Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFiles 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and NC File Manager on October 20, 2026.

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