Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs Files

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

Head to head
About

iPrivateBrowser

A privacy-focused web browser offering anonymous browsing through Tor integration, ad blocking, and HTTPS-only connections. It features automatic data clearing and app lock for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Tor network integration for anonymity
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • HTTPS-Only mode for secure connections
  • Automatic data clearing on exit
  • PIN and biometric app lock
  • Access to .onion hidden services
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iPrivateBrowser is a privacy-first web browser built from the ground up to keep your browsing safe, private, and anonymous. With built-in Tor integration, ad blocking, and HTTPS-Only mode, you're in complete control of your online privacy. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Nothing you do is sent to us — no tracking, no telemetry, no analytics. Clear Data on Exit, on by default, wipes your browsing data whenever you leave the app, and Burn erases it all with one tap. TOR INTEGRATION Route your traffic through the Tor network for maximum anonymity. Your IP address is hidden from every website you visit. Access .onion hidden services directly. WebRTC is automatically blocked when Tor is enabled to prevent IP leaks. Traffic is encrypted through multiple relay hops worldwide. Turn Tor on or off from the shield menu. Tor is an in-app purchase — your first 3 sessions are free. AD & TRACKER BLOCKING Turn on content blocking to remove ads and trackers before they load. EasyList and EasyPrivacy come with the app and refresh weekly. Pages load faster and your browsing stays private, even offline. HTTPS-ONLY MODE Automatically upgrades all connections to HTTPS. Insecure HTTP connections are blocked unless you explicitly allow them. Onion sites are correctly exempted. PRIVATE TAB MANAGEMENT Visual tab switcher with screenshot previews. Swipe to close tabs. Your open tabs are encrypted at rest, and wiped automatically when Clear Data on Exit is enabled. Close all tabs with a single tap. APP LOCK Protect the browser with PIN or biometric authentication — Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID are all supported. Configurable auto-lock timeout. After 10 failed attempts, all browsing data is erased. FULL DEVICE SUPPORT Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with three toolbar layouts to choose from. Full landscape support. External keyboard shortcuts. VoiceOver accessibility throughout. Available in 50 languages. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Bookmarks and favorites with search • Find in Page • Reader Mode for distraction-free reading • Pull to refresh • Custom search engine selection (DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave, Google) • Pop-up blocking • JavaScript toggle Your data stays yours. Browse the web on your terms with iPrivateBrowser.

About

Files

Manage all your documents, spreadsheets, and media on your iPhone and iPad. This app facilitates downloading, storing, editing, and transferring files across devices and cloud services. It offers seamless integration with other iOS apps for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Download, store, edit, create, and transfer files
  • Cloud synchronization with iCloud
  • Support for Dropbox, Google Drive, FTP, and Wi-Fi transfer
  • Integrated website downloader for videos and music
  • Seamless integration with other iOS apps
  • Organize media into folders
  • Create documents for email and web attachments
Features
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The all-in-one File Manager for iOS. Files allows you to easily download, store, edit, create, transfer, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and media on your iPhone and iPad. File synchronisation and backup can happen automatically across your devices using iCloud. Files support transfer of files using Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive, FTP, Wifi, and many other protocols. Integrated downloader allows downloading from any website, including mp3, avi, mp4 and youtube videos. Files is tightly integrated with other iOS apps such as Safari, Mail and Pages so you can easily send files between your Apps. Using Files, you can easily create documents for use in emails, web site attachments, personal reminders. You can also use files to arrange your media files into folders, watch movies, play music, and achieve greater productivity on your iOS device. Files is a essential App for any regular iPhone and iPad user.

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Files at 88% against iPrivateBrowser's 31%. Files also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (242 vs 14). iPrivateBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iPrivateBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Files sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 242 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 88% of Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, Files every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPrivateBrowser versus Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.4 (242 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14242 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.05.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCSavy Soda Pty Ltd

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative59.6%

Files

All ratings242 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.4%

Bugs and requests

iPrivateBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Files

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes when launched on certain iOS versions
  • Random deletion of documents without user action
  • Google Drive sync fails with 'Access denied' error
  • Files not displaying or downloading
  • Blank screen when downloading Google Docs
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  • App closes unexpectedly on older devices
  • Storage space warnings causing app deletion consideration

Requested features

10 requests
  • iOS 11 and above compatibility update
  • iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1 support
  • Document signing capability
  • Audio and video downloader functionality
  • Music playback while using other apps
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  • File sharing with other applications
  • MP3 file editing capability
  • Touch-based writing/drawing feature
  • System file access
  • Ability to play music in background

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
3 purchases

Files

One-time3
  • Large Spreadsheets$1.99
  • Enhanced Security$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or Files?
Files is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Files averages 4.4 from 242 ratings.
Do iPrivateBrowser or Files have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or Files?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Files every 3 months. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on November 1, 2026 and Files on October 23, 2026.

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