# File Manager & Documents vs File Manager master

File Manager & Documents and File Manager master both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of File Manager & Documents's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager master's. File Manager & Documents also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 162). File Manager master's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 File Manager master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager & Documents against 4.4 for File Manager master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of File Manager & Documents's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager master's.

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, File Manager master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | File Manager master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [I-RICH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740769826) |

## 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


### File Manager master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615)

This app provides comprehensive file management and preview capabilities, supporting various document and media formats. It acts as a portable solution for accessing and organizing files on the go, enhancing work efficiency with its integrated browser and media player.

**Highlights:** One-stop file preview and management, Supports iWork, Office, and PDF files, Smooth PDF catalog preview, Plays MP4, AVI, NAVI, DV, and more, Integrated browser functionality, Portable file management on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

### Is File Manager master free?

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

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

File Manager & Documents is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while File Manager master averages 4.4 from 162 ratings.

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

File Manager master shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.

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

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and File Manager master every 2 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on September 27, 2026 and File Manager master on September 7, 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.*