Comparison

File Manager & Documents vs Quick Share File Transfer

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

Quick Share File Transfer

Easily send files, photos, videos, and documents between your devices using local Wi-Fi or a temporary cloud link. It offers direct transfers for nearby devices and cloud sharing for cross-network convenience.

Highlights
  • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text
  • Share between iPhone, iPad, and computers
  • Discover nearby devices on Wi-Fi/LAN
  • Direct file transfer between devices
  • Share files via temporary cloud link
  • Password protection for cloud links
Features
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Quick Share is a simple file sharing app for sending files, photos, videos, documents, folders, and text between your devices. Use Quick Share to share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices. When devices are nearby, Quick Share uses your local Wi-Fi or LAN to discover them automatically and transfer files directly. No cables, no manual IP address setup, and no complicated pairing process. When devices are not on the same network, Cloud Transfer lets you upload selected files temporarily and share them with a link. It is useful for sending large files across different networks or when direct local transfer is not available. Key features: • Send photos, videos, documents, folders, and text • Share between your iPhone, iPad, computers, and other supported devices • Discover nearby devices on the same Wi-Fi or local network • Transfer files directly between selected devices • Share files by temporary cloud link when needed • Use free Cloud Transfer quota before upgrading • Protect cloud links with optional password protection • Manage received files and recent transfers easily • Clean, fast interface for everyday sharing Quick Share is built for everyday file sharing between phones, tablets, and computers. Use local transfer for fast nearby sharing, and Cloud Transfer when you need to send files beyond your local network. Local transfers are sent directly between selected devices on your network. Cloud Transfer uploads only the files you choose so they can be accessed through a shared link. Privacy Policy: https://quick-share.app/apple/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

File Manager & Documents4 screens
Quick Share File Transfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Share File Transfer at 5.0 against File Manager & Documents's 4.4. Quick Share File Transfer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 7). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Quick Share File Transfer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Share File Transfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Documents ships an update monthly, Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Manager & Documents versus Quick Share File Transfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & DocumentsQuick Share File Transfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.8K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.8K — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGiant Brains江鹏 董

Customer experience

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,803 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative43.3%

Quick Share File Transfer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Quick Share File Transfer

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
1 purchases

Quick Share File Transfer

Subscriptions1
  • Quick Share Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Share File Transfer free?
Quick Share File Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Documents or Quick Share File Transfer?
Quick Share File Transfer is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Quick Share File Transfer averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do File Manager & Documents or Quick Share File Transfer have ads?
Quick Share File Transfer shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Documents or Quick Share File Transfer?
File Manager & Documents ships an update monthly, and Quick Share File Transfer every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on November 13, 2026 and Quick Share File Transfer on November 13, 2026.

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