TabPad vs Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TabPad
Organize your notes with a colorful tabbed interface, similar to sticky notes. Pin important notes to the top and quickly find what you need with keyword search. Cloud synchronization is available for seamless access across devices.
- Colorful tabbed note organization
- Pin important notes
- Keyword search functionality
- Cloud synchronization
- Cross-device support
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Colorful tabs like stickies allow you to switch from one note to another -You can pin a specific note to the first tab. - Keyword search - Cloud Synchronization (charged)
Files
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File Inbox is a simple place to save files before you decide what to do with them Attachments from apps like WhatsApp Mail or Safari often get lost File Inbox gives you one calm inbox where everything goes first No folders No decisions HOW IT WORKS Share any file to File Inbox It is saved instantly and works offline Find it later when you are ready WHY FILE INBOX Most file apps ask you to organize first File Inbox lets you save first and decide later Use it when you Do not want to lose an attachment Do not know where to save a file yet Just want one place for incoming files KEY FEATURES Save files from any app using Share One simple inbox view Offline first your files stay on your device Rename or delete files anytime Optional Face ID protection No account required FREE AND PRO You can use File Inbox for free with a limited number of files Upgrade to Pro to unlock Unlimited files Search Tags and pinning Face ID protection Optional auto cleanup PRIVACY File Inbox is private by design No accounts No tracking No cloud sync Your files stay on your device SAVE NOW DECIDE LATER Term Of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.emzirmetakibi.com/fileinbox/privacy.html If you have questions or need support, contact us at: muzeyyenseyar@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against TabPad's shown. Files also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TabPad's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TabPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TabPad ships an update every 7 months, Files every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TabPad | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shigenori Kumagai | Muzeyyen Firik |
In-app purchases
TabPad
- Upgrade(macOS)$2.99
- Upgrade(iOS)$3.99
Files
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
