# X File Manager vs Syrma

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syrma at none against X File Manager's 1. Syrma also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). X File Manager's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Syrma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Syrma holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X File Manager has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, Syrma every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X File Manager | Syrma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syrma/id6742725719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498569189) | [Mohammed Alshaikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799601775) |

## What reviewers say

### X File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-File (Ultimate Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Syrma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syrma/id6742725719)

Effortlessly save, organize, and share your favorite locations with friends and family. Generate beautiful QR codes and shareable links for instant access, with optional cloud sync and multi-language support.

**Highlights:** Save unlimited addresses, Add photos and notes to locations, Organize with custom categories, Generate QR codes for sharing, Create shareable links, One-tap navigation integration, Optional cloud sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X File Manager free?

X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Syrma free?

Syrma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X File Manager or Syrma?

Syrma is rated higher. X File Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Syrma averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do X File Manager or Syrma have ads?

X File Manager shows ads; Syrma does not.

### Which is updated more often, X File Manager or Syrma?

X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Syrma every 3 weeks. Most recently, X File Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Syrma on October 24, 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.*