Comparison

FileMate Pro vs 极简桌面

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

Head to head
About

FileMate Pro

This app offers robust local file management, allowing users to browse, organize, transfer, and protect various file types. It includes features for archiving, searching, and securing private documents with password protection and hidden modes.

Highlights
  • File browsing and preview
  • File organization and management
  • Privacy protection and password lock
  • File transfer (WiFi, PC/Mac)
  • Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip)
  • File search and marking
  • Super hidden mode
Features
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FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949

About

极简桌面

Declutter your phone's home screen with customizable widgets that provide quick access to your most-used apps. Achieve a clean, focused interface by removing visual distractions and personalizing your desktop appearance for enhanced efficiency.

Highlights
  • Minimalist widgets for quick app access
  • Customizable widget appearance (font, size, color)
  • One-tap access to frequently used apps
  • Support for shortcuts and custom URL schemes
  • Ad-free and distraction-free interface
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告别杂乱无章的桌面,回归最纯粹的使用体验。极简桌面通过自定义小组件,让你只保留真正需要的应用,帮助打造一个整洁、无干扰的手机界面,让每次打开手机都变得简单而专注。 主要功能: - 极简小组件:通过简洁的小组件,可以在桌面上快速访问常用应用,去除一切视觉干扰,让桌面清爽和高效。 - 自由定制外观:全面支持小组件的自定义,包括字体、文字大小、间距、位置、字体颜色和背景颜色等,让你的桌面既实用又个性化。 - 高效快捷:通过一键快速访问最常用的应用,支持快捷指令和自定义 Url Scheme,提高使用效率,帮助你减少不必要的操作。 - 无干扰界面:彻底摆脱不必要的图标,配合相应颜色的壁纸,保持桌面的干净和简洁,让注意力更加集中。 极简桌面将帮助你从信息过载中解救出来,让你更好地掌控数字生活。如遇到错误或者提供意见与建议,请联系邮箱:yuliuapp@icloud.com

Screenshots

FileMate Pro4 screens
极简桌面4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 极简桌面 at $0.99 against FileMate Pro's $149.99. 极简桌面 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). FileMate Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FileMate Pro costs $149.99 and 极简桌面 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FileMate Pro against 5.0 for 极简桌面. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of FileMate Pro's written reviews are positive against 92% of 极简桌面's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMate Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, 极简桌面 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileMate Pro versus 极简桌面: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMate Pro极简桌面
Price$149.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNBO JIA宇 刘

Customer experience

FileMate Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%

极简桌面

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

FileMate Pro

No in-app purchases

None

极简桌面

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileMate Pro free?
FileMate Pro costs $149.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 极简桌面 free?
极简桌面 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileMate Pro or 极简桌面?
FileMate Pro and 极简桌面 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do FileMate Pro or 极简桌面 have ads?
FileMate Pro shows ads; 极简桌面 does not.
Which is updated more often, FileMate Pro or 极简桌面?
FileMate Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and 极简桌面 every 3 days. Most recently, FileMate Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and 极简桌面 on October 30, 2026.

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