Comparison

fGet vs dManager

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

Head to head
About

fGet

This app is a comprehensive file manager and browser that lets you view, organize, and manage all your files. It offers accelerated downloads, easy file sharing, archive extraction and compression, and even audio extraction from videos. A built-in web browser with ad-blocking enhances your file search experience.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • Accelerated multi-threaded downloads
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • Archive extraction (Zip, 7zip, Rar)
  • Audio extraction from video
  • In-app web browser with ad blocking
  • Background downloads
Features
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fGet is an all-around file manager offering: • View, organize and manage any file • Accelerated downloads with multiple threads (with the in-app browser or by URL) • Easy file sharing with other devices over Wi-Fi • Extract archives: Zip, 7zip, Rar & more • Compress files into zip archives • Extract audio from video files • Fully featured in-app web browser to quickly search for files (with ads/pop-up blocking options) • Manage multiple downloads with pause/resume support • Download while the app is in the background • Fully compatible with iTunes file sharing and iOS 11+ built-in Files application • All features available for free with no limitations NOTE: In compliance with the App Store Guidelines this app does not allow downloading video or music content from unauthorized sources.

About

dManager

Manage your downloads with precision. This app allows you to pause, resume, and prioritize downloads, with smart network handling to prevent restarts. It also offers intelligent file renaming, error insights, and an integrated file explorer for easy access to your downloaded content.

Highlights
  • Pause and resume downloads
  • Smart network handling for uninterrupted downloads
  • Prioritized download queuing
  • Efficient multi-threading for faster downloads
  • Intelligent auto-renaming and error insights
  • Integrated file explorer
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Introducing your new go-to download manager, designed for anyone seeking enhanced management over their downloads directly from their device. Here's what makes it standout: • Precise Management: Seamlessly pause and resume downloads as needed. • Smart Network Handling: Downloads pick up right where they left off, eliminating the need to restart due to network disruptions. • Prioritized Queuing: Effortlessly adjust the download queue to set priorities, ensuring important downloads finish first. • Efficient Multi-threading: Accelerate downloads while optimizing battery consumption. But there's even more: Intelligent Auto-renaming & Error Insights: Automatically renames files and provides clear error messages for trouble-free downloading. • Integrated File Explorer: Comes with a built-in file manager and compatibility with the Files app, allowing for immediate access and preview of your downloads. • Unrestricted File Access: Downloaded files are instantly accessible without any usage restrictions. • Developer-Friendly: Includes a developer mode, enabling direct cURL command inputs for advanced download options. Transform your downloading experience with our app, where convenience meets efficiency.

Screenshots

fGet4 screens
dManager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dManager at none against fGet's 1. fGet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. fGet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for fGet against 4.6 for dManager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 988 and 359 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of fGet's written reviews are positive against 71% of dManager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fGet ships an update every 3 weeks, dManager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
fGet versus dManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfGetdManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (988 ratings)4.6 (359 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings988 — better359
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlfredo SpadafinaRobin Wagner

Customer experience

fGet

All ratings988 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative27.5%

dManager

All ratings359 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

fGet

From 988 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient downloads
  • 👍 Useful download manager features
  • 💡 Ability to download from streaming sites

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Download speed drops in background
  • 📢 Excessive ads

dManager

From 359 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent engineering
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🎨 Versatile features
  • 🙏 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 📂 Batch conversion limitations

Bugs and requests

fGet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Downloads failing, especially for large files
  • Incompatibility with some websites and file types
  • Crashes when clearing download history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Live download status updates
  • Batch download support
  • Full browser with developer tools
  • Torrent download support
  • Slow motion video playback

dManager

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Missing download options after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Metadata support for media files
  • CarPlay integration
  • Batch conversion for audio/video

In-app purchases

1 purchases

fGet

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

dManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is fGet free?
fGet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dManager free?
dManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, fGet or dManager?
fGet and dManager are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 988 and 359 ratings respectively.
Do fGet or dManager have ads?
Both fGet and dManager show ads.
Which is updated more often, fGet or dManager?
fGet ships an update every 3 weeks, and dManager every 3 months. Most recently, fGet was updated on September 20, 2026 and dManager on September 10, 2026.

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