# Folder vs File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 5.0 against Folder's 4.7. Folder's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and File Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folder | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-explorer/id6743734293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) | [Darshan Mavani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772063699) |

## What reviewers say

### Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-explorer/id6743734293)

This app offers comprehensive file management for your iPhone, allowing you to organize, compress, search, and secure all your documents, photos, and videos. It includes features like duplicate file removal, space cleaning, and easy file transfer.

**Highlights:** Organize files with folders and categories, Compress and decompress zip/rar archives, Advanced file search, Duplicate file detection and removal, Passcode lock for file security, File transfer to USB drives, Space cleaner for storage optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folder free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Folder or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while File Manager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Folder or File Manager have ads?

Both Folder and File Manager show ads.

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