Comparison

FileNook vs File Manager

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

Head to head
About

FileNook

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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FileNook is a private local file workspace for iPhone and iPad. Organize files, read documents and prepare materials without a cloud-drive account. Files and document processing stay on your device unless you choose to share them. FILE WORKSPACE • Create folders; browse, rename, move, duplicate, sort and search files. • Use favorites, recent files and a recoverable trash. • Import from Files, Photos, AirDrop and the share sheet. • Transfer files from a computer over local Wi-Fi—no account or upload to a cloud service. • Search supported document content and inspect detailed file information. SCAN & RECOGNIZE • Scan ID cards with optional purpose watermarks and image enhancement. • Extract editable text from photos and PDFs. • Extract tables with cell review and export to Excel. • Recognize QR codes without automatically opening links. • Transcribe local audio with selectable ranges and TXT or SRT export. PDF TOOLS • Create searchable or standard PDFs from photos and document scans. • Merge PDFs; organize, reorder, rotate, insert, remove and extract pages. • Split PDFs by page, fixed groups or custom groups. • Crop page margins, compress PDFs and password-protect PDF copies. • Convert PDFs to images or editable Word documents. • Export TXT and Markdown to PDF; add optional covers, contents and page numbers. • Combine photos, scans and selected PDF pages; set a consistent A4 or Letter page size. PHOTO & PRIVACY TOOLS • Convert image formats, crop or resize to exact dimensions, and save reusable material presets. • Compress photos, combine images and stitch long screenshots. • Add text watermarks to images or PDFs. • Permanently redact selected areas of images and PDFs before sharing. VIDEO & AUDIO TOOLS • Compress compatible videos and preview the result before saving. • Extract an audio track or selected time range from a video. READ & PLAY • Read PDF, EPUB, DRM-free MOBI, TXT and Markdown files. • Play local video and audio, including supported HDR video, subtitles, picture in picture and seek-preview thumbnails. LOCAL PROTECTION • Protect app access with an independent passcode and optional biometrics. • Create password-encrypted backups and password-protected ZIP archives. • App Lock protects access to the app; it cannot protect copies after you export or share them. Basic file operations, reading and standard playback are free. Selected recognition, conversion and batch tools share one free use each day. Optional rewarded ads provide two extra uses. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes all ads and daily tool usage limits. File-size, page-count and batch safety limits still apply. No new monthly or annual subscription is offered. Privacy Policy: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/terms/

About

File Manager

Features
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This app allows you to take full control of your files. Import, recover, share, delete, manage and more - all with ease, just like on a desktop file system. Key Features • Offline file storage • Secure private vault • Built-in PDF reader • Full-screen document viewer • Folder creation and management • Import and Organize media & docs • Storage cleaner & analyzer • Unzip ZIP files & extract RAR archives • Preview images, videos, audio and more Note: All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not collect, access or store any of your files. Your privacy stays entirely in your hands. Now manage your files your way, all in one place - fast, simple and secure. Download and enjoy. Thank you!!

Screenshots

FileNook4 screens
File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: File Manager at 16.0 against FileNook's 26.0. On price, ads, 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. FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FileNook versus File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileNookFile Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer荣 周Hiren Merja

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileNook

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

File Manager

One-time1
  • File Manager Premium$1.99

Questions

Is FileNook free?
FileNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FileNook or File Manager have ads?
Both FileNook and File Manager show ads.

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