# Link File Share vs File manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link File Share at none against File manager's 4. Link File Share also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 30%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). File manager's advantage is ratings volume (721 vs 112). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Link File Share asks for nothing beyond the download.

Link File Share holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Link File Share's written reviews are positive against 30% of File manager's.

Link File Share ships an update every 5 weeks, File manager every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link File Share | File manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-file-share-send-via-link/id1493491042/reviews)** | [4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **721** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 29.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whizpool](https://appshunter.io/developer/403929838) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### Link File Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-file-share-send-via-link/id1493491042)

Securely share large files with password-protected, expiring links. Transfer single or multiple files of any type without bandwidth limits. Maintain a history of shared and downloaded files for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Password-protected links, One-time access links, Set custom expiry dates, No bandwidth limitations, Transfer single or multiple files, Maintain sharing history, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### File manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596)

Easily manage all files and folders on your device, including internal storage and cloud services. Browse by category, perform essential file actions, and analyze storage usage. Includes bonus process and backup managers.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Cloud storage integration, Storage analysis, Internal media viewers, Dual-pane interface, File compression/decompression

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfekter File Manager
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Video recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Crashes when browsing files
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🚫 Useless, doesn't work
- 🚫 No access to local folders

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching for music files
- Deletes all photos, even unselected ones
- Closes automatically when opening
- Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Add search option
- Improve file management capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link File Share free?

Link File Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Link File Share or File manager?

Link File Share is rated higher. Link File Share averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while File manager averages 4.5 from 721 ratings.

### Do Link File Share or File manager have ads?

Both Link File Share and File manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Link File Share or File manager?

Link File Share ships an update every 5 weeks, and File manager every 3 months. Most recently, Link File Share was updated on October 24, 2026 and File manager on October 24, 2026.

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