Comparison

Files vs FilesPlay

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

Head to head
About

Files

A powerful and user-friendly file explorer for managing local device storage, cloud services, and network-attached storage. It offers comprehensive file management actions and built-in viewers for various media types. Analyze storage usage and free up space with ease.

Highlights
  • Manage local and external storage
  • Access cloud and NAS storage
  • Sort files by type
  • Analyze storage usage
  • Built-in media viewers
  • Transfer files via FTP
Features
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File Manager+ is an easy and powerful file explorer for iPhone. It’s free, fast, and full-featured. Because of its simple UI, it’s extremely easy to use. You can easily manage storage on your device, NAS(Network-attached storage), and cloud storage. What’s more, you can find out how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance immediately after opening the app. It supports every file management action (open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download, bookmark, and organize) for various file formats, including media and apk. Major locations and functions of File Manager Plus are as follows: ◆ Main Storage: You can manage all files and folders on both your internal storage and external storage. ◆ Downloads / New files / Images / Audio / Videos / Documents: Your files and folders are automatically sorted by their types and characteristics so that you can easily find what you are looking for. ◆ Apps: You can see and manage all applications installed on your local device. ◆ Cloud / Remote: You can access your cloud storage and also remote/shared storage like NAS and FTP server. (Cloud storage: Google Drive™, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and Yandex) ◆ Add Data from PC: You can add any files to the device storage from a PC using FTP(File Transfer Protocol). ◆ Storage analysis: You can analyse local storage to clean up useless files. You can find out which files and apps take up the most space. ◆ Internal image viewer / Internal music player/ Internal text editor: You can choose to use built-in utilities for faster and better performance. Get unlimited access to all premium files and media storage Subscribe to the Monthly File Manager Pro at $1.99 and the Yearly File Manager Pro at $9.99 to use ad-free versions of the premium app, which you can cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/mediamanagerios/privacy/ Terms: https://zipoapps.com/mediamanagerios/terms/

About

FilesPlay

Stream and download videos from cloud links or local storage. This media player offers seamless playback, offline viewing, and efficient file management with a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Seamless cloud streaming
  • Offline file and video downloads
  • Built-in media player
  • Local file management
  • Fast and secure link resolver
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FilesPlay is a simple and fast media player designed to play content from FilesPlay supported links and external storage. Access your media instantly, manage downloads for FilesPlay links, and enjoy smooth playback with an easy and clean interface. FilesPlay focuses on quick playback, lightweight navigation, and reliable performance, giving you a streamlined way to watch videos from your device or FilesPlay links. Key Features • Seamless Cloud Streaming: Instantly stream and play videos and media files directly from your shared cloud links. • Offline File & Video Downloads: Download files, videos, and documents from your authorized shared links directly to your device for offline viewing anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. • Built-in Media Player: High-performance video player supporting multiple video formats, subtitles, and smooth playback controls. • Local File Management: Easily organize, browse, manage, and play your downloaded files in one convenient place. • Fast & Secure: Safe and efficient cloud link resolver with resume support for large file downloads. Whether you want to stream directly or download for your next trip, FilesPlay gives you complete control over your media. FilesPlay provides a focused and efficient experience for users who want quick access to their media and FilesPlay link content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://filesplay.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Files4 screens
FilesPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Files at 4.6 against FilesPlay's 3.0. Files also leads on ratings volume (329 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FilesPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 329 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Files versus FilesPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesFilesPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (329 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings329 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB137 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperZipoAppsHammad Qasim

Customer experience

Files

All ratings324 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

FilesPlay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Files

Subscriptions3
  • File Media Manager Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • File Media Manager Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

FilesPlay

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium$2.993 Months
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilesPlay free?
FilesPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files or FilesPlay?
Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.6 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while FilesPlay averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Files or FilesPlay have ads?
Both Files and FilesPlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or FilesPlay?
Files ships an update every 3 months, and FilesPlay every 3 months. Most recently, Files was updated on November 3, 2026 and FilesPlay on October 31, 2026.

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