# MT Browser vs File manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: File manager at free with in-app purchases against MT Browser's subscription. MT Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (49% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MT Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MT Browser against 4.5 for File manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 721 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of MT Browser's written reviews are positive against 30% of File manager's.

MT Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, File manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MT Browser | File manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421/reviews) | **[4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 721 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 93 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kundan Jadhav](https://appshunter.io/developer/804145128) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### MT Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421)

Manage files and browse the web securely with this app. It offers multitab browsing, app and folder locking with biometric support, and advanced file management for cloud services like Google Drive. Download, upload, and organize your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Multitab browsing, App Lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Folder Lock & File Encryption, Cloud file management (Google Drive), Advanced download manager, File manager (move, rename, delete, share), iTunes file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads for Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 😍 Great app
- 🤩 Awesome downloader
- 💯 Best video downloader

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't download anything
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤬 Terrible, doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues after updates
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Browser redirects to Google instead of downloading
- No instructions or support available

**Requested features**

- Add passcode/lock feature
- Ability to rename downloaded files
- Add VPN support
- Integrate with cloud storage
- Improve browser functionality


### File manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596)

Easily manage all files and folders on your device, including internal storage and cloud services. Browse by category, perform essential file actions, and analyze storage usage. Includes bonus process and backup managers.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Cloud storage integration, Storage analysis, Internal media viewers, Dual-pane interface, File compression/decompression

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfekter File Manager
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Video recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Crashes when browsing files
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🚫 Useless, doesn't work
- 🚫 No access to local folders

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching for music files
- Deletes all photos, even unselected ones
- Closes automatically when opening
- Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Add search option
- Improve file management capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MT Browser free?

MT Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File manager free?

File manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MT Browser or File manager?

File manager is rated higher. MT Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while File manager averages 4.5 from 721 ratings.

### Do MT Browser or File manager have ads?

Both MT Browser and File manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MT Browser or File manager?

MT Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and File manager every 3 months. Most recently, MT Browser was updated on October 20, 2026 and File manager on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*