# File manager vs PalOilApp

The clearest difference is rating: PalOilApp at 5.0 against File manager's 4.5. PalOilApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). File manager's advantage is ratings volume (721 vs 1). On price 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. PalOilApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

PalOilApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, PalOilApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | PalOilApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paloilapp/id1601672358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **721** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Nikhil Chaudhari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191479973) |

## 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


### PalOilApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paloilapp/id1601672358)

Manage multiple inventories and warehouses for your business units. Track fulfilled purchase orders and manage individual product stock. This platform aims to revolutionize fueling experiences with patent-pending hardware that installs quickly on various tank and pump systems.

**Highlights:** Multiple inventory/warehouse management, Track fulfilled purchase orders, Manage individual product stock, Revolutionary fueling experience platform, Patent-pending hardware installation, Compatible with most tank/pump systems

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is PalOilApp free?

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

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

PalOilApp is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while PalOilApp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File manager or PalOilApp have ads?

File manager shows ads; PalOilApp does not.

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

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and PalOilApp every 10 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and PalOilApp on October 21, 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.*