# File manager vs XXX Folder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XXX Folder at none against File manager's 4. XXX Folder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). File manager's advantage is ratings volume (720 vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File manager against 4.4 for XXX Folder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 720 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, XXX Folder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | XXX Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xxx-folder/id1506389807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Yuma Kitasei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199831834) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XXX Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xxx-folder/id1506389807)

Securely store private photos and videos with an authentication feature. Easily save data by copying and pasting from other apps. Supports a wide variety of file types beyond just images and videos.

**Highlights:** Authentication for secure access, Store private photos and videos, Copy and paste data from other apps, Supports abundant data types, Clipboard saving functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is XXX Folder free?

XXX Folder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File manager or XXX Folder?

File manager is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while XXX Folder averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do File manager or XXX Folder have ads?

File manager shows ads; XXX Folder does not.

### Which is updated more often, File manager or XXX Folder?

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and XXX Folder every 3 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 17, 2026 and XXX Folder on October 3, 2026.

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