Comparison

File Cube vs Folder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Cube

Features
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File Cube is not only a file management application. With File Cube, you can transfer all your files from your PC or Mac directly to your iOS Device via any FTP Client. Transfer Files, share, copy, move, and much more. File Cube is very easy to use and very fast. Transfer directly files to your iOS Device without a need of a cloud service.

About

Folder

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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【Folder】 is a powerful local resource file management tool that not only supports previewing and editing of various documents, but also can encrypt and store private files such as photos and videos. 【• Easily manage files in cloud drive】 【• Easily manage files in iPhone 】 【• Play video and audio files in various formats】 【• Upload mobile photos to cloud drive】 【• Download files from cloud drive】 【• Cast Videos to TV with DLNA】 【• Password can be set to ensure security】 【Subscription Service】 1. Subscription service: monthly subscription (1 month), annual subscription (12 months). 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3. Payment: The subscription can be managed by the user, and the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment and credits to the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the "Settings" of your iPhone --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", and enter "Account Settings" On the page, click "Subscribe" and select to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. 6. User agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/terms 7. Privacy agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/privacy

Screenshots

File Cube4 screens
Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: File Cube at none against Folder's shown. File Cube also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Cube ships an update every 6 days, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
File Cube versus Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile CubeFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILI荣 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Cube

One-time1
  • FileCube Full Version$4.99
3 purchases

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is File Cube free?
File Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Cube or Folder have ads?
Folder shows ads; File Cube does not.
Which is updated more often, File Cube or Folder?
File Cube ships an update every 6 days, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, File Cube was updated on September 15, 2026 and Folder on September 21, 2026.

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