Comparison

X File Manager vs Files browser document manager

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

Files browser document manager

Features
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A simple yet powerful device file manager. Easily import documents in various formats such as video, audio, and pictures. FILE MANAGER ↓ √ Supports playing audio and video files in multiple formats, such as rmvb, mp4, mkv, avi, wma, flv, wav, wmv, 3gp, mov, m4a, etc. √ Create, rename, move, copy and delete files and folders with one click. √ Sort and categorize files to quickly access what you need. √ Powerful search function to quickly find the files you need. √ Quickly transfer various types of files, such as videos, audios, pictures, Word documents, Excel tables, etc., and open these files directly in the file manager. √ Easily view images, audios, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files, etc. File Manager is the ultimate app for organizing and viewing all the files on your iPhone, so your important files are always with you.

Screenshots

X File Manager4 screens
Files browser document manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Files browser document manager at none against X File Manager's 1. Files browser document manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Files browser document manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
X File Manager versus Files browser document manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX File ManagerFiles browser document manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNguyen LuongMA CHENG BUSINESS LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

X File Manager

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

Files browser document manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X File Manager free?
X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files browser document manager free?
Files browser document manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X File Manager or Files browser document manager have ads?
Both X File Manager and Files browser document manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, X File Manager or Files browser document manager?
X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Files browser document manager fortnightly. Most recently, X File Manager was updated on August 29, 2026 and Files browser document manager on September 8, 2026.

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