Comparison

eFiles vs Simple Archive

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

Simple Archive

Features
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Automatic Note Snapshots While you write, your notes are automatically saved as snapshots. Accidentally deleted content can be reviewed anytime, and you can restore a note to any previous snapshot. Audio File Support Import audio files directly from your device and play them within the app, or download audio files from the web to manage them alongside your notes. Table-Based Notes In addition to plain text, the app supports table-style notes, making it easy to organize structured information. Folder-Based Organization Create multiple folders and store different types of notes just like a file system. Keep your notes clean, organized, and easy to navigate. Local-First Storage Your data is stored locally on your device, giving you full control and privacy.

Screenshots

eFiles4 screens
Simple Archive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Archive at none against eFiles's 1. Simple Archive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). eFiles's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Simple Archive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFiles ships an update every 2 months, Simple Archive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eFiles versus Simple Archive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFilesSimple Archive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon Sanchezheo junseo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eFiles

One-time1
  • eFiles Full Version$3.99
None

Simple Archive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFiles free?
eFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Archive free?
Simple Archive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFiles or Simple Archive have ads?
eFiles shows ads; Simple Archive does not.
Which is updated more often, eFiles or Simple Archive?
eFiles ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Archive every 3 days. Most recently, eFiles was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple Archive on September 30, 2026.

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