# File Manager vs PDF Converter App

The clearest difference is price: PDF Converter App at Free against File Manager's $3.99. PDF Converter App also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). File Manager's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PDF Converter App is free to download; File Manager costs $3.99 up front. PDF Converter App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Converter App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | PDF Converter App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-app/id1524316267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) | [Alexei Jovmir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103219829) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902)

Securely store and manage your private photos, videos, music, and documents with passcode or biometric protection. Organize files with custom folders, sorting, and filters. Access files from various sources and enjoy background media playback.

**Highlights:** Passcode and Face ID/Touch ID lock, Folder-specific passcodes, Customizable folder appearance, File organization and sorting, Import from Photos, camera, music library, Built-in browser with downloads, Background media playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDF Converter App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-converter-app/id1524316267)

Easily reformat PDF files into popular document and image formats. Save converted files locally or share them via email and other tools. Features a clear and simple user interface.

**Highlights:** Convert PDF to docx, txt, html, rtf, bmp, jpg, gif, psd, png, epub, Support for Word, Powerpoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote formats, Save converted files locally, Share converted documents via email, Clear and simple UI, First conversion is free

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Conversions | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Conversions | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Conversions | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDF Converter App free?

PDF Converter App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or PDF Converter App?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while PDF Converter App averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File Manager or PDF Converter App have ads?

Neither File Manager nor PDF Converter App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or PDF Converter App?

File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Converter App every 4 months. Most recently, File Manager was updated on November 2, 2026 and PDF Converter App 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.*