# File manager vs File Manager master

File manager and File Manager master both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 30% of File manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager master's. File manager also leads on ratings volume (720 vs 162). File Manager master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and File Manager master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File manager against 4.4 for File Manager master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 720 and 162 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of File manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager master's.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, File Manager master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | File Manager master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [I-RICH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740769826) |

## 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


### File Manager master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615)

This app provides comprehensive file management and preview capabilities, supporting various document and media formats. It acts as a portable solution for accessing and organizing files on the go, enhancing work efficiency with its integrated browser and media player.

**Highlights:** One-stop file preview and management, Supports iWork, Office, and PDF files, Smooth PDF catalog preview, Plays MP4, AVI, NAVI, DV, and more, Integrated browser functionality, Portable file management on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is File Manager master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File manager or File Manager master?

File manager is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while File Manager master averages 4.4 from 162 ratings.

### Do File manager or File Manager master have ads?

Both File manager and File Manager master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File manager or File Manager master?

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager master every 2 weeks. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 8, 2026 and File Manager master on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*