Comparison

eFiles vs ZFiles

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

Head to head
About

eFiles

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

ZFiles

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ZFiles is an iOS file browser for personal file management. Browse the iOS Files app, SMB shares on your local network, SFTP servers, WebDAV servers, and hidden files and folders. After downloading, all included features are available with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. Save frequently used servers, jump back into folders with bookmarks, preview images, videos, Markdown, JSON, and common documents, and manage transfers from one place. ZFiles has no ads and does not track users. Server settings and bookmarks stay on your device, and passwords are stored in the system keychain.

Screenshots

eFiles4 screens
ZFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZFiles at Free against eFiles's $5.99. ZFiles also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). eFiles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ZFiles is free to download; eFiles costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eFiles ships an update every 3 months, ZFiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
eFiles versus ZFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFilesZFiles
Price$5.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon Sanchez之铭 刘

In-app purchases

None

eFiles

No in-app purchases

None

ZFiles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFiles free?
eFiles costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZFiles free?
ZFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFiles or ZFiles have ads?
Neither eFiles nor ZFiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eFiles or ZFiles?
eFiles ships an update every 3 months, and ZFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, eFiles was updated on October 20, 2026 and ZFiles on October 17, 2026.

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