# File Manager & Documents vs File Manager

File Manager & Documents and File Manager both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of File Manager & Documents's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager's. File Manager & Documents also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 15). File Manager's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for File Manager & Documents against 4.4 for File Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 15, 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's.

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, File Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **52.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518)

Easily find, manage, and share files on your device. Organize documents, images, and videos, and transfer them offline via Wi-Fi. Supports file compression and decompression for efficient storage.

**Highlights:** Quick file search, Wi-Fi file transfer, ZIP/UNZIP files, File categorization, Recent file access, Storage management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trial | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly - 7 Days Free Trial | $5.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

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

File Manager & Documents is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while File Manager averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

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

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

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

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and File Manager every 3 months. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on November 3, 2026 and File Manager on October 25, 2026.

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