NXP vs File Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NXP
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SmartBulbs is an application for the remote control of smart bulbs. The smart bulbs will use either Zigbee or Bluetooth low energy as connectivity towards the gateway. Different smart bulbs are available: TW (Tunable White), CCTW (Color Changeable Tunable White) and RGB. The smart bulbs have an NFC tag which is used for the confidential commissioning process (pairing) between the gateway and the smart bulb. The smart bulb will be paired to the gateway after a tap selecting the commissioning mode. If the smart bulb is already paired, it can be disconnected from the gateway after another tap using the decommissioning mode. The gateway is connected to the internet through WiFi. This gateway is based on a Raspberry Pi (using BCM2835) and also includes a PN7120 extension board for the NFC-based confidential commissioning. This application is intended to work in a smart home environment. In every room of the house one or several bulbs are managed using a smartphone. It is possible to manage all the bulbs individually. It is also possible to see all the bulbs contained in a particular room of the house. Finally, the user can create personalized scenes for one or more bulbs in the house. Each screen defines a different behavior for the bulbs (turning them on/off, changing their color or changing their brightness level).
File Manager
Securely store and manage your private photos, videos, music, and documents with passcode or biometric protection. Organize files with custom folders, sorting, and filters. Access files from various sources and enjoy background media playback.
- Passcode and Face ID/Touch ID lock
- Folder-specific passcodes
- Customizable folder appearance
- File organization and sorting
- Import from Photos, camera, music library
- Built-in browser with downloads
- Background media playback
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File Manager keeps your private photos, videos, music and documents in one place, behind a passcode or Face ID, with no ads. Your files stay on your device, inside the app. • Passcode lock: 4 or 6 digits, a custom number or letters, with Face ID or Touch ID. The app locks again every time you leave it, and after 10 wrong passcodes it stays locked for a while. • A passcode for any folder, with a security question in case you forget it. • Folders in your own colors, grid or list, sorting and filters, hidden files and folders. • Move, copy, rename, share, unzip, select many items at once, copy and paste with the clipboard. • Add files from Photos, the camera (photos and videos), your music library, other apps ("Open in…") and the built-in browser with downloads, bookmarks and history. • View photos, play videos, listen to music in the background with shuffle, repeat and a mini player, and open PDFs and office documents. • Recent files, and a Trash that keeps deleted items for 30 days. • Light, dark or automatic appearance, on iPhone and iPad. No ads, no in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NXP at Free against File Manager's $3.99. NXP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NXP is free to download; File Manager costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NXP ships an update weekly, File Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NXP | File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MobileKnowledge | Binh Tran |
In-app purchases
NXP
No in-app purchases
File Manager
No in-app purchases









