# File manager vs Eboss Guard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eboss Guard at none against File manager's 4. Eboss Guard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Eboss Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, Eboss Guard every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | Eboss Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (720 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **720** | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Awfatech Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436563806) |

## 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


### Eboss Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eboss-guard/id6779528111)

**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 Eboss Guard free?

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

### Do File manager or Eboss Guard have ads?

File manager shows ads; Eboss Guard does not.

### Which is updated more often, File manager or Eboss Guard?

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and Eboss Guard every 4 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 8, 2026 and Eboss Guard on September 25, 2026.

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