# Files vs File Managers

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.

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.

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.

Files ships an update fortnightly, File Managers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | File Managers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-app/id1458189960/reviews) | **[4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 20.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## 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 Managers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 28, 2026.

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