# ReadEW vs MyFiles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadEW at none against MyFiles's 2. ReadEW also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.

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.

ReadEW ships an update every 11 months, MyFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadEW | MyFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager-browser/id6478056702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Hang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018844469) | [亮辉 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675818795) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readew-book-reader/id1526819560)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager-browser/id6478056702)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 August 21, 2026 and MyFiles on September 9, 2026.

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