# File Manager vs Filerev for Google Drive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 17% against Filerev for Google Drive's 0%. File Manager also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 4) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Filerev for Google Drive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Filerev for Google Drive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | Filerev for Google Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filerev-for-google-drive/id6456413231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Software Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788219451) | [Filerev Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700442266) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Filerev for Google Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filerev-for-google-drive/id6456413231)

This app helps you organize your Google Drive by identifying and managing duplicate, large, hidden, and empty files and folders. It provides a comprehensive report of your storage usage and allows for bulk deletion to free up space.

**Highlights:** Find duplicate files, Identify large files and folders, Locate hidden and empty files/folders, Bulk delete files and folders, Storage usage report, Filter by file type and custom criteria

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $20.00 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $30.00 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $48.00 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $96.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $143.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is Filerev for Google Drive free?

Filerev for Google Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or Filerev for Google Drive?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Filerev for Google Drive averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do File Manager or Filerev for Google Drive have ads?

Neither File Manager nor Filerev for Google Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or Filerev for Google Drive?

File Manager ships an update monthly, and Filerev for Google Drive monthly. Most recently, File Manager was updated on September 27, 2026 and Filerev for Google Drive on September 23, 2026.

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