# File Manager & Documents vs FileMaster Pro

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager & Documents at 4.5 against FileMaster Pro's 3.8. File Manager & Documents also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 100). FileMaster Pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager & Documents holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 100, 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 38% of FileMaster Pro's.

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, FileMaster Pro every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | FileMaster Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews)** | [3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) |

## 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


### FileMaster Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192)

Effortlessly transfer and manage files between your computer and iOS device. Supports various file types like videos, audio, images, and documents. Access and view files directly within the app using a convenient Wi-Fi transfer method.

**Highlights:** File transfer from Mac/Windows to iOS, Manage various file types (video, audio, docs), Direct file viewing within the app, Wi-Fi transfer method, Web interface for Windows users, File management on iPhone/iPad

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove ads, forever free. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads, forever free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏽 Excellent app (Russian)
- 👍🏽 Very good app for managing files (Spanish)
- 👍🏽 Great app, I loved it! (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Bom (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Excellent (French)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work (English)
- 🐛 Not the real one, don't use it (English)
- 🐛 Misled me big time, pure trash (English)
- 🐛 Not what it should be, far from the original (Russian)
- 🐛 Just a gimmick, pointless app (English)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sync anything
- App doesn't work on iOS
- Doesn't see photos or music on iOS
- Full screen ad that won't go away
- Paid version is not activated

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize all files by category (Music, Pictures, etc.)
- Search functionality for file types (e.g., *.txt, *.mpg)
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to select language


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

### Is FileMaster Pro free?

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

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

File Manager & Documents is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while FileMaster Pro averages 3.8 from 100 ratings.

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

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

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

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and FileMaster Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on October 15, 2026 and FileMaster Pro on October 15, 2026.

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