# Files vs File Manager & Documents

The clearest difference is monetization model: Files at freemium against File Manager & Documents's subscription. Files also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 59) and review sentiment (52% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager & Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Files's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Manager & Documents's.

Files ships an update fortnightly, File Manager & Documents monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | File Manager & Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-app/id1458189960/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **52.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## What reviewers say

### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-app/id1458189960)

Organize, transfer, and play various file types. Includes a private offline chat and GPS tracker for finding others without internet. Offers document viewing and text file editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** File organization and management, Cross-device file transfer, Media playback (audio/video), Document and text file viewing/editing, Private offline chat, Offline GPS tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per year |


### File Manager & Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954)

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

**Highlights:** Manage downloads, Create folders, Cloud storage, Built-in browser, Direct downloads, Sort files

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management capabilities
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Files or File Manager & Documents?

File Manager & Documents is rated higher. Files averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.4 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Files or File Manager & Documents have ads?

Neither Files nor File Manager & Documents shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Files or File Manager & Documents?

Files ships an update fortnightly, and File Manager & Documents monthly. Most recently, Files was updated on November 2, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on November 7, 2026.

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