Comparison

Files vs File Managers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Files

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
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Files:Manager - allows to organize your files, transfer files to other devices, playing video/audio, private offline chat, etc. Features: - File playback: WAV, MP3, MPEG, AVI, MP4 ... - Document viewer: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, XLS ... - Create / view / edit text files: TXT, HTML, CSS, JS... - Actions: copy, cut, paste, rename, delete... - Private chat: now you can chat without the Internet*. - GPS Tracker: to find people in unfamiliar areas without internet* (nightclub, festival, forest ...). Upload files: - Action "Copy to Files:Manager" from another app (Message, Mail,...) - From another device via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi or use AirDrop Sort files by: - Name - Date modified - Size Share files: - Email - Bluetooth - AirDrop - F:M Network - Allows you transfer files to other devices via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.* * who are using this application Premium: Subscription provides access to all features. Your subscription will renew automatically each month and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://gv-apps.com/FilesManagerTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://gv-apps.com/appsPrivacyPolicy.html

About

File Managers

Easily manage files and folders across your device, network storage, and cloud services. Supports common file operations, media management, and batch processing for efficient organization.

Highlights
  • Manage files and folders
  • Network and cloud storage integration
  • Search and share files
  • Batch operations
  • Media file management
  • File organization and sorting
Features
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File Manager You can easily manage your files and folders on your device, Network-attached storage, and cloud storages. Main Storage Internal Storage you can manage all files and folders on both your storage iCloud Google Drive. You can find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance immediately after opening File manager. It supports every file management actions like open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download. File Manager Plus supports media files and major file formats including app. HD File Manager is to Easy and Powerful File Manager for Devices. File Manager HD is free, fast and full-featured. HD File Manager/Explorer app is more than just a File Manager, you also get a Process Manager and Backup Manager included within as a bonus. File Commander - File Manager - Es Explorer, Supports Media Files and Major File Formats. SD File Manager will transfer content between internal storage, usb flash drive, and cloud storage. File Organization: Organize your files effortlessly with FileMaster. Create, rename, move, copy, and delete files and folders with just a few taps or clicks. Sort and categorize your files for quick access. File Search: Quickly find the files you need using powerful search capabilities. Search by file name, type, date, or even content within files to locate information in seconds. Batch Operations: Save time by performing actions on multiple files simultaneously. Batch rename, delete, or move files to streamline your file management tasks. FileMaster is your all-in-one solution for managing files efficiently, whether you're a professional seeking a powerful tool for work-related tasks or a casual user looking for an easy way to keep your digital life organized. Features - Search and share files - Basic features like cut, copy, delete etc. easily accessible - Images: You can manage image and picture files in your storages. Image preview is available. - Audios: You can manage all music and sound related files. - Videos: You can manage all video files in your device. [File Manager Pro Subscription] - With a File Manager Pro Unlimited subscription, you have access to all features and App Passcode, Keep folder private etc. advertisements will be removed automatically. - File Manager Pro subscription is billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_TermsOfUse.html [Privacy Policy] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

Files4 screens
File Managers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against File Managers's shown. Files also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). File Managers's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (323 vs 58). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Files sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and File Managers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Managers holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Managers has 323 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Files's written reviews are positive against 20% of File Managers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update fortnightly, File Managers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files versus File Managers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesFile Managers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (58 ratings)4.4 (323 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings58323 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii GryniukLaxay Gajera

Customer experience

Files

All ratings58 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

File Managers

All ratings323 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative77.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Files

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Year
4 purchases

File Managers

Subscriptions3
  • File Manager Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • File Manager Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • File Manager Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • File Manager - Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Managers free?
File Managers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or File Managers?
File Managers is rated higher. Files averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while File Managers averages 4.4 from 323 ratings.
Do Files or File Managers have ads?
File Managers shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Files or File Managers?
Files ships an update fortnightly, and File Managers every 11 days. Most recently, Files was updated on September 22, 2026 and File Managers on September 23, 2026.

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