# File manager vs Parrot Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parrot Keyboard at 100% against File manager's 30%. Parrot Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). File manager's advantage is ratings volume (721 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Parrot Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parrot Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Parrot Keyboard's.

File manager ships an update every 3 months, Parrot Keyboard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File manager | Parrot Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-keyboard/id6783867560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **721** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) | [Jarren Worrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800025989) |

## 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


### Parrot Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-keyboard/id6783867560)

Translate messages instantly as you type, directly within any app. This keyboard offers offline translation for over 20 languages and supports native layouts for several others. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and no data collection.

**Highlights:** Translate as you type in any app, 100% offline translation, On-device processing for privacy, Native keyboard layouts, Autocorrect and predictions, Translate in 20+ languages

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parrot Keyboard - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File manager free?

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

### Is Parrot Keyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File manager or Parrot Keyboard?

Parrot Keyboard is rated higher. File manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while Parrot Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File manager or Parrot Keyboard have ads?

File manager shows ads; Parrot Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, File manager or Parrot Keyboard?

File manager ships an update every 3 months, and Parrot Keyboard every 3 days. Most recently, File manager was updated on October 21, 2026 and Parrot Keyboard on October 12, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*