# File Manager & Documents vs File Managers

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | File Managers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** | [4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 20.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## 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 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 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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