X File Manager vs Files by WALTR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Files by WALTR
This app acts as a central hub for all your files, supporting various formats. It allows easy sharing with contacts, importing from other devices, and managing files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy a beautiful interface for a seamless file management experience.
- Centralized file hub
- Import files from devices
- Manage and organize files
- Share files with contacts
- iMessage integration
- File preview and music playback
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It's a hub for all of your files, even the weird, unsupported ones. Easily send files to your contacts via iMessage with the built-in iMessage App. Simple but stunningly pretty design makes file management on iOS a joy. You will fall in love with Files by WALTR thanks to the freedom that it brings to your files. Here’s a quick overview of what Files by WALTR is capable of. Your iPhone & iPad will say thank you for this app! ◆ Import files from your computer or any nearby devices ◆ Manage your files ◆ Save files to apps that fit them more ◆ Share files with friends ◆ Preview & listen to music (online or offline) ◆ Effortlessly move images transferred from your computer to Photos Files by WALTR is probably the simplest file manager you can find for your iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X File Manager at 100% against Files by WALTR's 40%. X File Manager also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Files by WALTR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Files by WALTR asks for nothing beyond the download.
X File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of X File Manager's written reviews are positive against 40% of Files by WALTR's.
X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, Files by WALTR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X File Manager | Files by WALTR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (89 ratings) — better | 2.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Luong | Softorino Inc. |
Customer experience
X File Manager
Files by WALTR
In-app purchases
X File Manager
- X-File (Ultimate Upgrade)$4.99
Files by WALTR
No in-app purchases
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