# Folders+ vs File manager

The clearest difference is rating: File manager at 4.5 against Folders+'s 1.6. File manager also leads on ratings volume (720 vs 14) and review sentiment (30% vs 17%). Folders+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Folders+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

File manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 720 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Folders+'s written reviews are positive against 30% of File manager's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folders+ | File manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folders-plus/id1293084297/reviews) | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **720** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocket Co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/377355496) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### Folders+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folders-plus/id1293084297)

This utility app allows users to create custom folders within the native Files app on iOS devices. It simplifies file organization by providing a dedicated tool for folder creation, enabling better management of documents and data.

**Highlights:** Create new folders, Integrates with Files app, Simplifies file management, Organize documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Folders+ free?

Folders+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Folders+ or File manager?

File manager is rated higher. Folders+ averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while File manager averages 4.5 from 720 ratings.

### Do Folders+ or File manager have ads?

File manager shows ads; Folders+ does not.

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