Comparison

ReadEW vs MyFiles

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

Head to head
About

ReadEW

Features
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My Files is a useful file management application. It allows you to add files from your computer as well as your device's library. Feature: + Allow transfer file from the computer into the application. + Select file: Photos, Music, Epub, PDF from computer or Music - Photos Library. + Music player. + Photo editor and share images with your friends. + Create collections to manage your files + Browser for Epub and pdf, txt file, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mp3, wav, csv… Widgets: - Scan QR code. - Calendar. - Weather. You can use the full function completely for free.

About

MyFiles

Manage and play all your files on iPhone and iPad. Browse local storage, cloud drives, and network servers. Includes archive tools, a media player, document viewer, and wireless transfer capabilities.

Highlights
  • Complete file management
  • Advanced archive and compression tools
  • Built-in media player
  • Document viewer and PDF scanner
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Cloud and network integration
  • App security with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Your files, videos and music, together on iPhone and iPad. MyFiles combines a file manager, media player, archive tool and PDF scanner so you can organize, open and enjoy more in one app. Start with everyday file management. Upgrade to MyFiles Premium when you want connected cloud drives, an app lock and custom colors. KEEP YOUR FILES ORGANIZED • Browse local storage and iCloud Drive in list or grid view. • Create folders, rename, copy, move, share and delete files. • Use Select All to organize multiple files at once. • Import photos and videos from your photo library. WATCH AND LISTEN YOUR WAY • Play videos and audio with dedicated players and playlist navigation. • Adjust playback speed, choose available audio and subtitle tracks, and change video aspect ratio. • Enjoy audio repeat modes and a sleep timer. • Play formats including MP4, MKV, MOV, MP3, FLAC and Opus. • Stream from your network or media server without downloading the entire file first. BRING YOUR OWN IPTV PLAYLISTS • Add a playlist URL or import an M3U file. • Browse, search and play channels from your playlists. • MyFiles is a player; channels and subscriptions to content services are not included. OPEN ARCHIVES AND DOCUMENTS • Extract ZIP, RAR and 7z archives, including supported password-protected archives. • Create ZIP files for sharing and storage. • Preview PDFs, Office documents, text files and images. • Scan paper documents into PDFs and keep them with your files. CONNECT AND TRANSFER • Access SMB, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP and NFS servers. • Use private-key authentication for SFTP connections. • Browse and stream from Jellyfin, Emby and Plex libraries. • Transfer files over Wi-Fi between your device and a computer. • Download files from a URL and choose where to save them. • Revisit saved connections and stream history. DO MORE WITH MYFILES PREMIUM Bring your cloud files into the same workspace as your local files. • Connect Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and pCloud to browse and transfer files. • Protect access to MyFiles with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode, where supported. • Personalize the app with additional tint colors. • Support continued development of MyFiles. Basic features do not require a subscription. Premium features require an in-app subscription; cloud accounts and storage plans are separate. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. MADE EASIER TO USE VoiceOver labels, larger text support and adaptive layouts make browsing files, managing transfers and changing settings more accessible. No ads. Download MyFiles to organize your files and enjoy your media. Choose Premium to connect your cloud drives and add an app lock. Privacy Policy: https://asktao.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-5f46e029eb5b4621a4cfc329a6a6b85a Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadEW4 screens
MyFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadEW at none against MyFiles's 2. ReadEW also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). MyFiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price 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. MyFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ReadEW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadEW ships an update every 11 months, MyFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ReadEW versus MyFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadEWMyFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNguyen Hang亮辉 赵

In-app purchases

None

ReadEW

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is ReadEW free?
ReadEW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyFiles free?
MyFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadEW or MyFiles have ads?
ReadEW shows ads; MyFiles does not.
Which is updated more often, ReadEW or MyFiles?
ReadEW ships an update every 11 months, and MyFiles every 2 months. Most recently, ReadEW was updated on October 6, 2026 and MyFiles on October 24, 2026.

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