Comparison

Files Protection vs Any

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Files Protection

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
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Files Protection keeps your private photos, videos, music and documents in one place, behind a passcode or Face ID. Your files stay on your device, inside the app. • Passcode lock: 4 or 6 digits, a custom number or letters, with Face ID or Touch ID. The app locks again every time you leave it, and after 10 wrong passcodes it stays locked for a while. • A passcode for any folder, with a security question in case you forget it. • Folders in your own colors, grid or list, sorting and filters, hidden files and folders. • Move, copy, rename, share, unzip, select many items at once, copy and paste with the clipboard. • Add files from Photos, the camera (photos and videos), your music library, other apps ("Open in…") and the built-in browser with downloads, bookmarks and history. • View photos, play videos, listen to music in the background with shuffle, repeat and a mini player, and open PDFs and office documents. • Recent files, and a Trash that keeps deleted items for 30 days. • Light, dark or automatic appearance, on iPhone and iPad. Files Protection is free with ads. One in-app purchase removes the ads.

About

Any

This app provides comprehensive file management for iPhones and iPads, allowing users to view, share, and organize documents, media, and contacts. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers features like multi-window support and WiFi sharing.

Highlights
  • Universal file access
  • View, share, and delete various file types
  • Multi-window support
  • Media playback (audio, video, GIF)
  • Broad file format support
  • Source code viewing
  • WiFi sharing
Features
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Optimize Your Digital Life with Our All-in-One File Management App Unlock the full potential of your iPhone and iPad with our comprehensive file management app. Seamlessly view, share, and organize all your files, media, and contacts in one place. Perfect for users who need efficient access and management of their documents, media, and more. Key Features: - Universal File Access: Easily access and manage system folders on your iPhone and iPad. - Versatile File Handling: View, share, and delete various file types including music, podcasts, videos, audios, images, documents, and more. - Multi-Window Support: Boost your productivity with multiple windows on your iPhone and iPad, creating a dynamic workspace for your files. - Media Playback: Enjoy seamless playback of audio, video, and GIF files. - Broad File Format Support: Open a wide range of file formats such as GIF, HTML, PNG, JPG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, and more. - Source Code Viewing: Access over 20 types of source code files including js, swift, HTML, XML, and text files. Special Feature: - WiFi Sharing: Share files effortlessly over WiFi. - Premium Subscription: - Enhance your experience with our premium subscription options available through In-App Purchase: Flexible Plans: Choose between a 1-month subscription for $4.49 or a 1-year subscription for $42.99. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and auto-renewal settings in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms and Policies: https://onebuffer.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://onebuffer.com/termofuse.html Revolutionize the way you manage your files and media. Download now and take control of your digital world!

Screenshots

Files Protection4 screens
Any4 screens

Verdict

The call

Files Protection and Any both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Files Protection's written reviews are positive against 20% of Any's. Files Protection also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 154). Any's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Any sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 601 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Files Protection's written reviews are positive against 20% of Any's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, Any every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Files Protection versus Any: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles ProtectionAny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (601 ratings) — better4.4 (154 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings601 — better154
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB158 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBinh TranPhuoc Thanh Cao

Customer experience

Files Protection

All ratings602 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative26.4%

Any

All ratings154 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Files Protection

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Touch ID feature disabled after updates
  • App crashes when adding new photos/videos
  • Password verification failing
  • Files visible in iPhone Settings despite password protection
  • App won't open after update notifications

Requested features

8 requests
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Password recovery option
  • Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
  • Dark mode
  • GIF file support
Show 3 more
  • USB transfer capability
  • Cloud backup integration
  • Ability to change forgotten passwords

Any

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files Protection

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisments$1.99
2 purchases

Any

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.491 Month
  • Yearly Premium$42.991 Year

Questions

Is Files Protection free?
Files Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Any free?
Any is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files Protection or Any?
Files Protection is rated higher. Files Protection averages 4.6 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Any averages 4.4 from 154 ratings.
Do Files Protection or Any have ads?
Both Files Protection and Any show ads.
Which is updated more often, Files Protection or Any?
Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, and Any every 8 days. Most recently, Files Protection was updated on November 2, 2026 and Any on November 3, 2026.

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