Comparison

iFiles 2 vs HVault

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

HVault

Features
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Vault is a private, local-first password manager with no account and no server. Your encrypted vault stays on your device, protected by your master password and a generated Secret Key. Store logins, payment cards, identities, secure notes, and time-based one-time codes. Use Face ID for convenient unlock and the AutoFill extension to fill credentials in apps and websites. Move from another password manager using CSV or an iPassword Pro backup. Exchange encrypted vault files between devices; imports merge changes instead of replacing the destination vault. Backups are encrypted before leaving the app. Save them to your own iCloud Drive, export them as files, or transfer them directly to a computer over local Wi-Fi. Vault has no backend and cannot see, recover, or reset your secrets. Free use includes up to 20 items. A subscription or lifetime purchase unlocks additional items and backup automation. Existing items remain readable, editable, exportable, and recoverable without a purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iFiles 24 screens
HVault3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HVault at Free against iFiles 2's $2.99. iFiles 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

HVault is free to download; iFiles 2 costs $2.99 up front. HVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iFiles 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, HVault every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iFiles 2 versus HVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFiles 2HVault
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperImagam.comHashfront LLC

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

HVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFiles 2

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HVault

Subscriptions1
  • Vault Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Vault Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is iFiles 2 free?
iFiles 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HVault free?
HVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFiles 2 or HVault have ads?
Neither iFiles 2 nor HVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFiles 2 or HVault?
iFiles 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and HVault every 3 weeks. Most recently, iFiles 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and HVault on October 29, 2026.

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