# Files Protection vs File Manager & Documents

The clearest difference is monetization model: Files Protection at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. Files Protection also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 601). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Files Protection against 4.5 for File Manager & Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Files Protection's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Manager & Documents's.

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files Protection | File Manager & Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 601 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### Files Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165)

Securely manage, view, and download files on your iPhone or iPad. Protect your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with a passcode and enjoy a powerful media player and document viewer.

**Highlights:** Secure file management with passcode, Document viewer for various formats, Powerful media player, File downloader with web browser, Dark mode support, File sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisments | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💾 Effective file storage and organization
- 🎯 Good for hiding sensitive photos and videos
- 🔄 Regular app updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- ⚠️ Data loss after app deletion or reinstallation
- 🔐 No password recovery mechanism
- 🚫 Video loading failures
- ⚡ Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes 7 seconds after launch
- Passcode authentication not working after updates
- App force closes unexpectedly
- Files disappear from app despite existing in device storage
- Video import from library not functioning

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Password recovery option
- Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
- Dark mode
- GIF file support


### File Manager & Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954)

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

**Highlights:** Manage downloads, Create folders, Cloud storage, Built-in browser, Direct downloads, Sort files

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management capabilities
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files Protection free?

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

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Files Protection or File Manager & Documents?

Files Protection is rated higher. Files Protection averages 4.6 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Files Protection or File Manager & Documents have ads?

Files Protection shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files Protection or File Manager & Documents?

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, and File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Most recently, Files Protection was updated on September 22, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on September 23, 2026.

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