# Server Manager vs File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.2 against Server Manager's 1.0. File Manager also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Server Manager's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 17%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and File Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Server Manager's written reviews are positive against 17% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Server Manager ships an update weekly, File Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Server Manager | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083/reviews) | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Monolithic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453918502) | [Sunshine Software Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788219451) |

## What reviewers say

### Server Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083)

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across devices, Siri integration for server info, Dashboard with status overview, Database actions (open, close, delete), Client management and messaging, Schedule creation and monitoring, 2FA and Claris ID support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049)

Manage and organize all your local and cloud-stored files with this comprehensive utility. Access documents, media, and recordings, and secure your data with biometric protection. Offers robust file manipulation and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Multiple cloud service integration, PDF reader and image viewer, Audio recorder and rich text editor, Uncompression tool for Zip, Rar, 7z, Biometric file protection (Touch ID/Face ID), Offline file access, URL downloader

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 7 Day Free Then Get Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Server Manager free?

Server Manager 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, Server Manager or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. Server Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.2 from 55 ratings.

### Do Server Manager or File Manager have ads?

Neither Server Manager nor File Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Server Manager or File Manager?

Server Manager ships an update weekly, and File Manager monthly. Most recently, Server Manager was updated on October 2, 2026 and File Manager on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*