# FileMaster Pro vs BlackNote

The clearest difference is rating: FileMaster Pro at 3.8 against BlackNote's 2.6. FileMaster Pro also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). BlackNote's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and BlackNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileMaster Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMaster Pro has 110 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of FileMaster Pro's written reviews are positive against 68% of BlackNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, BlackNote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMaster Pro | BlackNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192/reviews)** | [2.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) | [ZTECH ASIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765522178) |

## What reviewers say

### FileMaster Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192)

Effortlessly transfer and manage files between your computer and iOS device. Supports various file types like videos, audio, images, and documents. Access and view files directly within the app using a convenient Wi-Fi transfer method.

**Highlights:** File transfer from Mac/Windows to iOS, Manage various file types (video, audio, docs), Direct file viewing within the app, Wi-Fi transfer method, Web interface for Windows users, File management on iPhone/iPad

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove ads, forever free. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads, forever free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏽 Excellent app (Russian)
- 👍🏽 Very good app for managing files (Spanish)
- 👍🏽 Great app, I loved it! (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Bom (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Excellent (French)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work (English)
- 🐛 Not the real one, don't use it (English)
- 🐛 Misled me big time, pure trash (English)
- 🐛 Not what it should be, far from the original (Russian)
- 🐛 Just a gimmick, pointless app (English)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sync anything
- App doesn't work on iOS
- Doesn't see photos or music on iOS
- Full screen ad that won't go away
- Paid version is not activated

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize all files by category (Music, Pictures, etc.)
- Search functionality for file types (e.g., *.txt, *.mpg)
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to select language


### BlackNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blacknote-dark-notes-notepad/id6483305262)

A minimalist dark notepad app for capturing ideas, to-do lists, and daily thoughts. It offers a focused writing experience with a sleek black interface, offline functionality, and efficient task management.

**Highlights:** Dark mode interface, Offline note-taking, Checklist creation, Task management, Minimalist design, Lightweight and fast

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMaster Pro free?

FileMaster Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlackNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileMaster Pro or BlackNote?

FileMaster Pro is rated higher. FileMaster Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while BlackNote averages 2.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do FileMaster Pro or BlackNote have ads?

FileMaster Pro shows ads; BlackNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileMaster Pro or BlackNote?

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and BlackNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, FileMaster Pro was updated on November 12, 2026 and BlackNote on November 12, 2026.

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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.*