# File manager vs File Manager

File manager and File Manager 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's. File manager also leads on ratings volume (721 vs 15). File Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of File manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **721** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 10 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) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518)

Easily find, manage, and share files on your device. Organize documents, images, and videos, and transfer them offline via Wi-Fi. Supports file compression and decompression for efficient storage.

**Highlights:** Quick file search, Wi-Fi file transfer, ZIP/UNZIP files, File categorization, Recent file access, Storage management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trial | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly - 7 Days Free Trial | $5.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

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

File manager is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

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

Both File manager and File Manager show ads.

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

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager every 3 months. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 21, 2026 and File Manager on October 12, 2026.

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