Foldered vs FileCenter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foldered
Organize all your files in one place with this comprehensive file manager. Import wirelessly from your computer, manage documents, and play various media formats with subtitle support. Includes a voice recorder and file protection.
- Wireless file import
- Media playback
- Document viewing
- File organization
- Zip/Unzip files
- Voice recorder
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Foldered is a file manager, document viewer, media player, editor, and voice recorder for iPhone and iPad. Keep files, videos, music, photos, documents, archives, notes, and recordings organized in one place. Import files from the Files app, Photos, camera, your computer, and supported cloud services. Transfer files over Wi-Fi from a Mac or PC, manage folders, preview common document types, edit images and text, compress archives, and play your saved media. MAIN FEATURES File Manager - Create folders and organize your files - Copy, move, rename, duplicate, delete, and share files - Sort and search your folders - View file details and manage multiple selected items - Compress files into ZIP archives and extract ZIP files - Share files with other apps or send by email Import & Transfer - Import from the iOS Files app - Import photos and videos from your photo library - Capture photos with the camera - Transfer files from a Mac or PC over Wi-Fi - Import through Finder/iTunes file sharing - Connect supported cloud accounts including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box Document Viewer - Open PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint files, images, text files, and more - Preview common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and HEIC - Open text, code, HTML, JSON, XML, and subtitle files Editors - Create and edit rich text documents for formatted notes - Create and edit plain text files for quick notes, lists, code, and captions - Edit images and save them back into your organized file library Media Player - Play many common video and audio formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, MP3, M4A, WAV, and more - Background audio playback support - Equalizer controls for audio playback - Manage music and videos with playlists - Add SRT subtitles to supported videos Voice Recorder - Record audio notes - Save recordings inside your file library - Share recordings when needed Privacy & Access - Protect app access with a local passcode - Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID where available PRO VERSION Foldered Pro is available as an optional in-app purchase and includes: - Playlists - Subtitles - Remove ads Foldered helps you keep important files, media, documents, and recordings organized without switching between multiple apps.
FileCenter
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FileCenter – Secure File Collection and Organization FileCenter helps individuals and teams collect, organize, and securely share documents and files. Create structured folders, invite others to contribute files, and keep everything organized in one place. Whether you're gathering documents from clients, coordinating files for a project, or sharing resources with a group, FileCenter simplifies the process. Create folders and subfolders to organize documents, media, and other files in a clear structure. Share a link or QR code that allows others to upload files directly into your shared folder. Control who can access your shared folders and collaborate with others without sending files through email. Use FileCenter for: • Collecting documents from clients • Sharing files with coworkers or teams • Project file organization • Class or group document sharing • Gathering forms or paperwork • Managing shared resources FileCenter provides a simple and secure way to collect and organize files from multiple contributors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCenter at none against Foldered's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Foldered sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileCenter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Foldered ships an update every 6 days, FileCenter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foldered | FileCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umair Baig | Lucion Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
Foldered
- Pro Version$4.99
FileCenter
No in-app purchases
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