# FileMaster Pro vs SmartCTO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCTO at none against FileMaster Pro's 6. SmartCTO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). FileMaster Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SmartCTO asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartCTO every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMaster Pro | SmartCTO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **100** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) | [Francisco Cardoso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883423524) |

## 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


### SmartCTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcto/id6777778980)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMaster Pro free?

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

### Is SmartCTO free?

SmartCTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do FileMaster Pro or SmartCTO have ads?

FileMaster Pro shows ads; SmartCTO does not.

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

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartCTO every 9 days. Most recently, FileMaster Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and SmartCTO on September 18, 2026.

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