# TCI vs File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.9 against TCI's 2.0. TCI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TCI asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCI | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tci/id1445193551/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-explorer/id6743734293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SafeGuard Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148737201) | [Darshan Mavani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772063699) |

## What reviewers say

### TCI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tci/id1445193551)

Securely report anonymous tips about global crimes like human trafficking, terrorism, and corruption to law enforcement. Receive potential rewards for your information and engage in two-way dialogue with live chat, including image and video uploads.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Secure communication channels, Live chat capability, Image and video uploads, Reward incentives, Global crime reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-explorer/id6743734293)

This app offers comprehensive file management for your iPhone, allowing you to organize, compress, search, and secure all your documents, photos, and videos. It includes features like duplicate file removal, space cleaning, and easy file transfer.

**Highlights:** Organize files with folders and categories, Compress and decompress zip/rar archives, Advanced file search, Duplicate file detection and removal, Passcode lock for file security, File transfer to USB drives, Space cleaner for storage optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCI free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCI or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. TCI averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TCI or File Manager have ads?

File Manager shows ads; TCI does not.

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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.*