Comparison

X File Manager vs Extended File Info

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

Extended File Info

This utility allows users to view and modify detailed information about files on iOS devices. It supports checking file hashes like SHA256, MD5, and SHA1, and enables changes to creation/modification dates, names, and extensions. Files can be easily managed via drag and drop and accessed through the iOS Share menu.

Highlights
  • View SHA256, MD5, SHA1 file hashes
  • Modify file creation and modification dates
  • Change file names and extensions
  • Drag and drop file support
  • Access via iOS Share menu
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An addition to your files on iOS. You can: • Check the SHA256, MD5 and SHA1 hash of any file. • Change the creation and modification date of any file. • Change the name and extension of any file. • Drag and drop a file everywhere Use it from the Share menu anywhere on iOS.

Screenshots

X File Manager4 screens
Extended File Info4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Extended File Info at none against X File Manager's 1. Extended File Info also leads on ads (none vs shown). X File Manager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Extended File Info asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for X File Manager against 4.7 for Extended File Info. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 31 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, Extended File Info every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
X File Manager versus Extended File Info: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX File ManagerExtended File Info
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (91 ratings)4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better31
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNguyen LuongJorge Garcia Armero

Customer experience

X File Manager

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

Extended File Info

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X File Manager

One-time1
  • X-File (Ultimate Upgrade)$4.99
None

Extended File Info

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X File Manager free?
X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Extended File Info free?
Extended File Info is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, X File Manager or Extended File Info?
Extended File Info is rated higher. X File Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Extended File Info averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do X File Manager or Extended File Info have ads?
X File Manager shows ads; Extended File Info does not.
Which is updated more often, X File Manager or Extended File Info?
X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Extended File Info every 5 months. Most recently, X File Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Extended File Info on October 24, 2026.

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