Comparison

eFiles vs UnderText

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

Head to head
About

eFiles

This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.

Highlights
  • Password and biometric file protection
  • Private browsing with history management
  • Built-in media player for music and video
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer
  • ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
  • Customizable interface and themes
Features
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eFiles is the all-in-one file manager for iPhone and iPad: browse, edit, and share every file type, connect to cloud drives and network servers, and play your media — all from one fast, private app. - FILE MANAGEMENT Browse files in list or grid view. Sort by name, size, type, or date. Rename, copy, move, compress, and delete with ease. Organize with color tags and find anything instantly. Jump back into recent files with a single tap. - CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly in the app. Access FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB servers as if they were local. Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi. - PRIVATE WEB BROWSER A fast, built-in browser with multiple tabs, bookmarks, dark mode, native ad blocking, a custom user agent, and one-tap downloads straight into your files. - MEDIA PLAYER Play music and videos without leaving the app. Edit song metadata (title, album, artist, cover art), trim audio with a precise waveform editor, and auto-fetch track info from iTunes. - BUILT-IN EDITORS Text editor with syntax highlighting for 30+ programming languages Image editor — crop, rotate, filters, brightness PDF annotation — underline, notes, freehand drawing Document scanner with filters and instant PDF export - STORAGE INSIGHTS See exactly what's taking up space with a visual breakdown by category. Tap any category to manage those files instantly. - PRIVACY & SECURITY Lock the app with a passcode. Your files stay on your device — not on our servers. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just tired of juggling five different apps to manage your files, eFiles brings everything together in one place. Download eFiles today and take control of your files.

About

UnderText

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UnderText transforms language learning by turning your iOS keyboard into a smart companion. As you type in your everyday conversations, UnderText translates your text into your target language instantly so you understand how your expressions come across. If you mix languages or type imperfect sentences, UnderText suggests corrected versions, helping you improve grammar and vocabulary. The keyboard supports multiple languages and lets you switch effortlessly. To reinforce learning, UnderText generates flashcards from your translations, so you can review new words and phrases later. The keyboard can work offline, protecting your privacy. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, UnderText makes practice effortless by integrating language learning into the way you already communicate. Terms of Use: https://xntuan.github.io/UnderText/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://xntuan.github.io/UnderText/privacy.html

Screenshots

eFiles4 screens
UnderText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UnderText at none against eFiles's shown. UnderText also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). eFiles's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. eFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UnderText sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFiles ships an update every 2 months, UnderText weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eFiles versus UnderText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFilesUnderText
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon SanchezXuan Tuan Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eFiles

One-time1
  • eFiles Full Version$3.99
2 purchases

UnderText

Subscriptions2
  • UnderText Premium (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • UnderText Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$23.991 Year

Questions

Is eFiles free?
eFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UnderText free?
UnderText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eFiles or UnderText have ads?
eFiles shows ads; UnderText does not.
Which is updated more often, eFiles or UnderText?
eFiles ships an update every 2 months, and UnderText weekly. Most recently, eFiles was updated on October 9, 2026 and UnderText on September 25, 2026.

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