# File Manager vs Leash Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Leash Browser at 100% against File Manager's 0%. Leash Browser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). File Manager's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

File Manager costs $3.99 and Leash Browser $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Leash Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 point the same way: 0% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Leash Browser's.

File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Leash Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | Leash Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-browser/id1449407902/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leash-browser/id6760809460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 73 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) | [Hemmert UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244557871) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager

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

Organize, protect, and access your files with ease. This app offers secure file management, including password protection, dark mode, and a built-in media player. It supports a wide range of document types and allows for easy sharing and downloading of non-audiovisual content.

**Highlights:** Secure file and folder protection with passcodes, Dark mode for enhanced viewing, Built-in media player, Document viewer for various file types, File import/export and sharing, Web browser with download capabilities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Leash Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leash-browser/id6760809460)

This utility app acts as a mindful browser, designed to reduce distractions by removing the address bar and favorites. It allows you to open external links and perform web searches while maintaining a focused browsing experience.

**Highlights:** No address bar, No favorites, Set as default browser, Open external links, Perform web searches, Reduces distractions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is Leash Browser free?

Leash Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or Leash Browser?

Leash Browser is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Leash Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File Manager or Leash Browser have ads?

Neither File Manager nor Leash Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or Leash Browser?

File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Leash Browser every 6 days. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 14, 2026 and Leash Browser on October 5, 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.*