Comparison

TotalSync vs iPlay File Manager

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

Head to head
About

TotalSync

Securely store, manage, and share files across your own devices without relying on cloud storage. This app ensures your data remains private and under your control, connecting devices via encrypted connections for safe file sharing.

Highlights
  • Secure file storage
  • Cross-device file management
  • Encrypted connections
  • Private file sharing
  • No cloud dependency
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Securely store, manage and share your files, photos and documents on your own devices without using cloud storage. Store and manage your own files on your own devices! Unlike cloud providers, we do not store your data and do not see your data in transit either. Your devices connect to each other via an encrypted connection. If you like, you can share your files with friends, family and co-workers. TotalSync puts you in control of your files, documents and photos.

About

iPlay File Manager

Manage all your files with this comprehensive tool. It supports numerous formats for viewing, editing, and playing media, with easy organization and sharing capabilities. Create folders, playlists, and import files from other applications.

Highlights
  • Supports all known file formats
  • Play videos and listen to songs
  • Edit text files
  • View images
  • Create and organize folders
  • Zip and unzip files
  • Import files from other apps
Features
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File Manager is a strong file editor It support all known file formats You can play your videos Listen your songs Edit your text files View your images You can create folders easily Order your files just drag & drop Create playlists from your media You can import files from other apps You can share You can zip & unzip Code support Html Support

Screenshots

TotalSync3 screens
iPlay File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TotalSync at 5.0 against iPlay File Manager's 2.0. TotalSync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iPlay File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TotalSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TotalSync ships an update every 2 months, iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TotalSync versus iPlay File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalSynciPlay File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkruto, Inc.Cigdem Akalin

Customer experience

TotalSync

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iPlay File Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

TotalSync

No in-app purchases

None

iPlay File Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TotalSync free?
TotalSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPlay File Manager free?
iPlay File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TotalSync or iPlay File Manager?
TotalSync is rated higher. TotalSync averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iPlay File Manager averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TotalSync or iPlay File Manager have ads?
iPlay File Manager shows ads; TotalSync does not.
Which is updated more often, TotalSync or iPlay File Manager?
TotalSync ships an update every 2 months, and iPlay File Manager every 4 weeks. Most recently, TotalSync was updated on October 20, 2026 and iPlay File Manager on October 24, 2026.

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