# File Manager vs EX File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.3 against EX File Manager's 2.4. File Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 5). EX File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. EX File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | EX File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-file-manager/id6771464346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Software Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788219451) | [JORDAN MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896781037) |

## 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 |


### EX File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-file-manager/id6771464346)

Manage all your files with this comprehensive utility. Easily browse, rename, share, and delete documents, photos, and videos. Analyze storage usage and clean up large or old files to optimize your device.

**Highlights:** Browse, rename, share, and delete files, Import photos, videos, music, and documents, Analyze storage usage, Clean up large and old files, Supports light and dark themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is EX File Manager free?

EX File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or EX File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while EX File Manager averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

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

EX File Manager shows ads; File Manager does not.

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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.*