# Cache Vault vs File Manager

The clearest difference is price: File Manager at Free against Cache Vault's $0.99. Cache Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

File Manager is free to download; Cache Vault costs $0.99 up front. File Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cache Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cache Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cache Vault | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cache-vault/id296475186/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-and-vault/id6747162584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cache Ideas, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296475189) | [Arvind Murali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806336604) |

## What reviewers say

### Cache Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cache-vault/id296475186)

Securely store sensitive personal information like credit cards, bank accounts, and passwords on your iOS device. Features industry-standard encryption, automatic web sign-on, and a self-destruct mechanism for maximum security.

**Highlights:** Secure storage for sensitive data, Industry-standard encryption (AES-256), Automatic website sign-on, Self-destruct mechanism, Transfer data via email attachment, Touch ID/Face ID unlock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-and-vault/id6747162584)

Organize, secure, and manage all your digital files, including documents, media, and sensitive data, in one powerful application. Features include smart organization, a secure vault, cloud integration, and built-in viewers and editors.

**Highlights:** Smart file organization, Secure vault with PIN/Pattern lock, Cloud integration (iCloud), Built-in file viewer, Wireless file transfer, Dual space mode, Integrated photo editor

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cache Vault free?

Cache Vault costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cache Vault or File Manager?

Cache Vault is rated higher. Cache Vault averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cache Vault or File Manager have ads?

File Manager shows ads; Cache Vault does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cache Vault or File Manager?

Cache Vault ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Cache Vault was updated on October 15, 2026 and File Manager on October 8, 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.*