Comparison

File Manager & Documents 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

File Manager & Documents

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
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Manage your downloads conveniently from your iPhone or iPad, Download, browse and organize your files like you would on a PC. Don’t worry about loosing space on your internal memory. - Get all your files stored directly on one convenient location. - Create folders to organize all your date on an intuitive way. - Store your files on the cloud and save valuable internal memory. - Download images or video with special search options to get focused results. - Specialize build in browser so you can do direct downloads while using the app. - Sort your files by name, date, size or type. Download Manager Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Download Manager. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week - 3 days free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 days free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting
 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Download Manager adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

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

File Manager & Documents4 screens
File Managers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: File Managers at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. File Managers also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 20%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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. File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager & Documents against 4.4 for File Managers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 323, 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 20% of File Managers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, File Managers every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Manager & Documents versus File Managers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & DocumentsFile Managers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.8K ratings) — better4.4 (323 ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better323
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB137 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGiant BrainsLaxay Gajera

Customer experience

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,751 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative42.5%

File Managers

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

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Download issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management capabilities
  • Better integration with other apps

File Managers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

File Manager & Documents

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 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 File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents 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, File Manager & Documents or File Managers?
File Manager & Documents is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while File Managers averages 4.4 from 323 ratings.
Do File Manager & Documents or File Managers have ads?
File Managers shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Documents or File Managers?
File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and File Managers every 11 days. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on September 23, 2026 and File Managers on September 23, 2026.

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