X File Manager vs 1kNotes
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.
1kNotes
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1kNotes is a local-first, minimal notes app: smooth rich-text editing, dependable iCloud sync, and an AI assistant that's always one tap away. [AI THAT LIVES IN YOUR NOTES] • Continue, polish, summarize, or extract key points — generated text goes straight into the note • Built-in knowledge base: import ebooks and documents, ask questions, get answers with citations • Bring your own AI provider and model with your own key [MADE FOR WRITING] • Rich text: headings, highlights, images, and code blocks • Checklists and todos: ticking a box never shakes the line • Tables: create, edit, add or remove rows right in the note • Tags, folders, favorites: find the right note among thousands • Version history: every change is tracked, nothing is ever lost [PRIVACY & SYNC] • Local-first: works perfectly offline • Seamless iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Face ID and a privacy cover that hides your notes when you switch away • No ads, no tracking, no data collected
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1kNotes at none against X File Manager's 1. 1kNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown). X File Manager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1kNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
X File Manager ships an update fortnightly, 1kNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X File Manager | 1kNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Luong | 子千 王 |
In-app purchases
X File Manager
- X-File (Ultimate Upgrade)$4.99
1kNotes
No in-app purchases









