Comparison

X File Manager vs Foldered

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

Head to head
About

X File Manager

Manage your files, photos, videos, and documents with a powerful and intuitive interface. Organize, protect, and share your data easily with features like passcode protection, compression, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Smart file organization
  • Passcode and folder protection
  • File compression (ZIP)
  • Built-in web browser and downloader
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Document scanner
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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X File Manager provide better capabilities of File Explorer, Video Management, Photo Management, Document Management. ◉ SMART FILE MANAGER Not just a File Manager, to help you manage your files more efficiently, also variety of powerful editing, compressing and security features, you can create folders, protect folders with passcodes and zip large folders for easy transfer. Create separate folders for photos, videos, notes, documents, or work files. Everything is easy with the app’s super-intuitive interface and neat design. ◉ POWERFUL VIEWER Designed with convenience in mind, X File Manager supports a wide range of the most popular file formats, including mp4, mov, jpeg, png, pdf, docx, rtf, zip and more... Meaning you can view photos, videos, documents, notes and more! ◉ SIMPLE FILE SHARING With numerous file-sharing options, the sharing of documents is super-easy. Share via external apps, or do a wi-fi or iTunes transfer, or also upload your files on the Cloud and share them via a link. The sharing of files and folders has never been this easy! ◉ SUPPORTED FILE FORMAT ▸ Photos & Video (HEIC, JPEG, PNG, MOV, MP4...) ▸ Read-Only Documents (PDF, DOC(x), XLS(x), RTF...) ▸ Compress (RAR, ZIP & Password ZIP) ▸ And much more… ◉ SHARE CAPACITY ▸ Wifi-Transfer ▸ iTune (via Cable) ▸ External App Share ◉ BUILT-IN BROWSER ▸ Simple and easy to use, no learning curve required ▸ Private Tab and Multiple tab support ▸ Powerful Photo Downloader, PDF Downloader, Zip/RAR Downloader, Video Downloader to help download video, photo, archive easily. ◉ KEY FEATURES ▸ Document Scanner ▸ Passcode Protection ▸ File & Folder Editing (Copy/Cut/Paste/Delete…) ▸ (Secure) Compress (ZIP) ▸ Specific Folder Lock ▸ Built-In Web Browser & Downloader ▸ Google Drive & DropBox Support ▸ Dual Theme (Light & Dark) X File Manager app is a must-have for any modern individuals handling different kinds of data on their iOS devices. Download now for free and let us know about any bugs, questions, feature requests or any other suggestions.

About

Foldered

Organize all your files in one place with this comprehensive file manager. Import wirelessly from your computer, manage documents, and play various media formats with subtitle support. Includes a voice recorder and file protection.

Highlights
  • Wireless file import
  • Media playback
  • Document viewing
  • File organization
  • Zip/Unzip files
  • Voice recorder
Features
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Foldered is a file manager, document viewer, media player, editor, and voice recorder for iPhone and iPad. Keep files, videos, music, photos, documents, archives, notes, and recordings organized in one place. Import files from the Files app, Photos, camera, your computer, and supported cloud services. Transfer files over Wi-Fi from a Mac or PC, manage folders, preview common document types, edit images and text, compress archives, and play your saved media. MAIN FEATURES File Manager - Create folders and organize your files - Copy, move, rename, duplicate, delete, and share files - Sort and search your folders - View file details and manage multiple selected items - Compress files into ZIP archives and extract ZIP files - Share files with other apps or send by email Import & Transfer - Import from the iOS Files app - Import photos and videos from your photo library - Capture photos with the camera - Transfer files from a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi - Import through Finder/iTunes file sharing - Connect supported cloud accounts including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box Document Viewer - Open PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint files, images, text files, and more - Preview common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and HEIC - Open text, code, HTML, JSON, XML, and subtitle files Editors - Create and edit rich text documents for formatted notes - Create and edit plain text files for quick notes, lists, code, and captions - Edit images and save them back into your organized file library Media Player - Play many common video and audio formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, MP3, M4A, WAV, and more - Background audio playback support - Equalizer controls for audio playback - Manage music and videos with playlists - Add SRT subtitles to supported videos Voice Recorder - Record audio notes - Save recordings inside your file library - Share recordings when needed Privacy & Access - Protect app access with a local passcode - Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID where available PRO VERSION Foldered Pro is available as an optional in-app purchase and includes: - Playlists - Subtitles - Remove ads Foldered helps you keep important files, media, documents, and recordings organized without switching between multiple apps.

Screenshots

X File Manager4 screens
Foldered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Foldered at none against X File Manager's shown. Foldered also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). X File Manager's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (89 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Foldered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X File Manager has 89 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, Foldered every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
X File Manager versus Foldered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX File ManagerFoldered
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (89 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB95 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNguyen LuongUmair Baig

Customer experience

X File Manager

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Foldered

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X File Manager

One-time1
  • X-File (Ultimate Upgrade)$4.99
1 purchases

Foldered

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is X File Manager free?
X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foldered free?
Foldered is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X File Manager or Foldered?
X File Manager is rated higher. X File Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Foldered averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do X File Manager or Foldered have ads?
X File Manager shows ads; Foldered does not.
Which is updated more often, X File Manager or Foldered?
X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Foldered every 6 days. Most recently, X File Manager was updated on August 29, 2026 and Foldered on July 23, 2026.

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