# File manager vs File Manager

The clearest difference is ads: File Manager at none against File manager's shown. File Manager also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). File manager's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (720 vs 55). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and File Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 720 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of File manager's written reviews are positive against 17% of File Manager's.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, File Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **720** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **29.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Sunshine Software Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788219451) |

## 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-documents-viewer/id1630811049)

Manage and organize all your local and cloud-stored files with this comprehensive utility. Access documents, media, and recordings, and secure your data with biometric protection. Offers robust file manipulation and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Multiple cloud service integration, PDF reader and image viewer, Audio recorder and rich text editor, Uncompression tool for Zip, Rar, 7z, Biometric file protection (Touch ID/Face ID), Offline file access, URL downloader

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 7 Day Free Then Get Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## 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 720 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.2 from 55 ratings.

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

File manager shows ads; File Manager does not.

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

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager monthly. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 8, 2026 and File Manager on October 13, 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.*