# File manager vs Orshade Blind Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orshade Blind Controller at none against File manager's 4. Orshade Blind Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Orshade Blind Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, Orshade Blind Controller every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | Orshade Blind Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **721** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 19 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) | [Orshade DCS Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513175192) |

## 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


### Orshade Blind Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orshade-blind-controller/id6758302235)

**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 Orshade Blind Controller free?

Orshade Blind Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do File manager or Orshade Blind Controller have ads?

File manager shows ads; Orshade Blind Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, File manager or Orshade Blind Controller?

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and Orshade Blind Controller every 4 months. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orshade Blind Controller on October 25, 2026.

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