# File Manager & Documents vs Quick Share File Transfer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Documents | Quick Share File Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-transfer/id6785343145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [江鹏 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785335470) |

## 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Quick Share File Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-share-file-transfer/id6785343145)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Share Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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