# CIM vs File Master

The clearest difference is rating: File Master at 4.5 against CIM's 1.0. File Master also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. CIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Master has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CIM ships an update every 3 months, File Master monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CIM | File Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cim/id1295624381/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-master-document-manager/id1310286260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [F24 Nordics AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038004371) | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) |

## What reviewers say

### CIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cim/id1295624381)

This tool helps organizations build, maintain, and activate incident and crisis management plans. It allows for quick and effective responses to threats impacting people, assets, or reputation. Access is secured via PIN or biometric login.

**Highlights:** Build incident management plans, Maintain crisis management plans, Activate response plans, Secure PIN code access, Biometric login support, Respond to organizational threats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-master-document-manager/id1310286260)

Organize, store, and manage all your files and documents efficiently. Transfer files, back up data, and open cloud files. Read various document types and play audio/video with casting support.

**Highlights:** File organization and management, Audio & Video Player with casting, Text Reader for multiple formats, Archive extraction and compression, File transfer via browser and LAN, Cloud drive integration, Passcode protected file vault

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual professional version | $3.99 | per year |
| Universal Video Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Professional Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 💡 Useful file organization features
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
- ⚠️ Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- WiFi transfer feature not working as expected
- Compression tool not functioning properly
- Inability to access external storage devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve file transfer speeds
- Enhance folder management capabilities
- Provide better integration with native iOS file system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CIM free?

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

### Is File Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CIM or File Master?

File Master is rated higher. CIM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while File Master averages 4.5 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do CIM or File Master have ads?

File Master shows ads; CIM does not.

### Which is updated more often, CIM or File Master?

CIM ships an update every 3 months, and File Master monthly. Most recently, CIM was updated on October 22, 2026 and File Master on October 24, 2026.

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