# CCFile vs Folder

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CCFile at 11.0 against Folder's 14.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CCFile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CCFile ships an update weekly, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCFile | Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志强 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317516444) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## What reviewers say

### CCFile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccfile/id1317516445)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image viewer extension | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password and TouchID | $0.99 | one-time |
| 太阳 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 浩瀚星空 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 老式唱片 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 七星瓢虫 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music&Video player extension | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove AD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Network Neiborhood | $2.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all functions | $6.99 | one-time |
| YearCard | $24.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


### Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405)

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

**Highlights:** Local file management, Cloud drive integration, Media playback (video/audio), File encryption, Password security, Cast videos to TV (DLNA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CCFile free?

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

### Is Folder free?

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

### Do CCFile or Folder have ads?

Both CCFile and Folder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CCFile or Folder?

CCFile ships an update weekly, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, CCFile was updated on September 18, 2026 and Folder on September 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.*