# File manager vs File Organizer

The clearest difference is rating: File manager at 4.5 against File Organizer's 3.7. File manager also leads on ratings volume (721 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). File Organizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. File Organizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

File manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, File Organizer every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | File Organizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-organizer-onetap-share/id1661475657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **721** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 107 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Mojata Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661475659) |

## 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 Organizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-organizer-onetap-share/id1661475657)

Easily share files, photos, and videos between devices without an internet connection. This utility also includes a file manager with zip/unzip capabilities, a document viewer, and an audio player with advanced controls.

**Highlights:** Instant internet-free file sharing, Zip and unzip files, Extract audio from videos, Hide and lock files, Inbuilt document viewer, Cloud drive integration, Advanced audio player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is File Organizer free?

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

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

File manager is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while File Organizer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Both File manager and File Organizer show ads.

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

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and File Organizer every 6 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and File Organizer on October 24, 2026.

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