# File manager vs Any

The clearest difference is update cadence: Any at every 8 days against File manager's every 3 months. File manager's advantage is ratings volume (720 vs 153). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Any sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 Any. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 720 and 153 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of File manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of Any's.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, Any every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | Any |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [4.4 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-file-explore-and-viewer/id1604309599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Phuoc Thanh Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604309601) |

## 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


### Any

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-file-explore-and-viewer/id1604309599)

This app provides comprehensive file management for iPhones and iPads, allowing users to view, share, and organize documents, media, and contacts. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers features like multi-window support and WiFi sharing.

**Highlights:** Universal file access, View, share, and delete various file types, Multi-window support, Media playback (audio, video, GIF), Broad file format support, Source code viewing, WiFi sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $42.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is Any free?

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

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

File manager is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 720 ratings, while Any averages 4.4 from 153 ratings.

### Do File manager or Any have ads?

Both File manager and Any show ads.

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

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and Any every 8 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on August 31, 2026 and Any on September 19, 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.*