# Files Protection vs Mp4 File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files Protection at 58% against Mp4 File Manager's 0%. Files Protection also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (601 vs 7). Mp4 File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files Protection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mp4 File Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Files Protection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files Protection has 601 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Files Protection's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mp4 File Manager's.

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, Mp4 File Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files Protection | Mp4 File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp4-file-manager/id1645634407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) | [Future x ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610143710) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Mp4 File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp4-file-manager/id1645634407)

Easily download videos from a specific source with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy fast downloads of full HD content, including large files, and play them offline. This free tool simplifies video acquisition with just one tap.

**Highlights:** Full HD Video Downloader, High Downloading Speed, Supports Large Video File Sizes, Fast Download Manager, Easy to Use Interface, Offline Playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files Protection free?

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

### Is Mp4 File Manager free?

Mp4 File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Files Protection or Mp4 File Manager?

Files Protection is rated higher. Files Protection averages 4.6 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Mp4 File Manager averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Files Protection or Mp4 File Manager have ads?

Files Protection shows ads; Mp4 File Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files Protection or Mp4 File Manager?

Files Protection ships an update fortnightly, and Mp4 File Manager weekly. Most recently, Files Protection was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mp4 File Manager on November 3, 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.*