FxFiles vs PicMate Collection Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FxFiles
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FxFiles is a privacy-first file manager and cloud backup app that puts you in complete control of your data. With military-grade encryption and decentralized storage, your photos, videos, and documents stay private - always. - SECURE CLOUD BACKUP • End-to-end encryption - files are encrypted before leaving your device • Zero-knowledge architecture - only you can access your data • Automatic backup for photos, videos, and audio • Sync across all your devices securely POWERFUL FILE MANAGER • Browse and organize photos, videos, audio, and documents • Smart categories for quick access to your media • Face recognition to find photos of people you care about • Search files instantly across your library BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYER • Full-featured audio player with background playback • Create and manage playlists • Lock screen controls and notifications • Audio equalizer for the perfect sound PRIVATE FILE SHARING • Share files with password protection • Set expiration dates on shared links • Control who can view or download • Revoke access anytime DECENTRALIZED & PRIVATE • Your data is never stored on centralized servers • No tracking, no ads, no data mining • Open-source technology you can trust • Pay only for the storage you use with crypto Whether you're backing up precious memories or managing work documents, FxFiles keeps your digital life organized and secure. Download FxFiles today and take back control of your privacy.
PicMate Collection Manager
Organize your favorite images, illustrations, and memes into separate collections and albums, away from your device's main photo library. Features include flexible sorting, duplicate removal, and multi-library management. Access your content from any device on your local network or sync across your own devices via iCloud.
- Organize images into albums and collections
- Create multiple separate libraries
- Import from Photos and Files apps
- Picture-in-Picture mode for reference
- App Lock with Face ID/Touch ID
- Web server for network access
- iCloud Sync across devices
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Save your favorite illustrations, reference images, or memes you want to keep organized away from your device's Photos library. Collection Albums in PicMate can contain both albums and pics, allowing you to organize with even more flexibility. Sort by name or item count, and choose between grid, list, or carousel layouts to browse your collection exactly the way you want. Scan and quickly remove duplicated pics from your collection or within a specific album. Libraries Create and manage multiple libraries to keep your collections completely separate. Organize by distinct groups of pics, or by project. Import Bring images into PicMate from other apps by sharing them into PicMate. Need to bring in content from your Photos library? Use the importer to select individual photos, entire albums, or even folders all at once. You can also import images from the Files app. Picture in Picture Pop out a pic into a floating window and keep it on screen while you use other apps. Reference images while you draw, write, or browse. App Lock Lock PicMate with Face ID or Touch ID. Your collections are automatically protected when you leave the app, so only you can access your pics. Backup & Restore Export your entire collection as a backup file and restore it on another device. You can choose to merge the data into your existing collection, or restore it to a specific album. Web Server Access your library from any device on your local network. Start the built-in web server and browse or download your pics from a computer, tablet, or another phone. iCloud Sync Sync your library across devices. Choose only the libraries you want to sync, and use Optimize Storage to keep originals in the cloud. Don't want to manage a separate library? PicMate also works directly with your Photos library, letting you browse your existing albums and collections without importing anything.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FxFiles at 13.0 against PicMate Collection Manager's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FxFiles ships an update every 4 days, PicMate Collection Manager every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FxFiles | PicMate Collection Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Functionland | Justin Xin |
In-app purchases
FxFiles
No in-app purchases
PicMate Collection Manager
No in-app purchases
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