# File Manager & Documents vs MyDearest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyDearest at 100% against File Manager & Documents's 52%. MyDearest also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MyDearest sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyDearest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of File Manager & Documents's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyDearest's.

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, MyDearest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | MyDearest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydearest/id1501325928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [DewMobile, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/576309274) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**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


### MyDearest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydearest/id1501325928)

This app helps caregivers stay connected and safe by tracking family locations, sharing events, and facilitating communication. It provides real-time location data, travel history reports, and a group calendar for coordinated activities.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Location history reports, Group calendar for events, Secure group messenger, File sharing, QR code family linking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months VIP | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

### Is MyDearest free?

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

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

MyDearest is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while MyDearest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither File Manager & Documents nor MyDearest shows ads.

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

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and MyDearest every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on October 2, 2026 and MyDearest on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*