# FileBrowserGO vs FileZen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileZen at 100% against FileBrowserGO's 46%. FileZen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). FileBrowserGO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (709 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileBrowserGO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FileZen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileZen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowserGO has 709 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of FileBrowserGO's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileZen's.

FileBrowserGO ships an update every 4 weeks, FileZen every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowserGO | FileZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filezen-file-manager/id6764205706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **709** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [斌 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895575436) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowserGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowsergo-file-manager/id335493278)

Access and manage files across your computers, network drives, and cloud storage from your iOS device. Organize, edit, and share files with features like multi-tabbed browsing, in-place editing, and media streaming.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit files in-place from network locations, Stream media with AirPlay and Chromecast, View and annotate PDFs and images, Automatic folder syncing and backup, Create custom file operation tasks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Monthly | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file management
- 🔒 Secure access to network drives
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud storage
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file types
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Buggy behavior after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from network drives
- Inability to access certain folders on network shares
- Thumbnails not loading for some file types
- Crashes when trying to open large files

**Requested features**

- Ability to move and copy multiple files at once
- Improved photo and video browsing experience
- Support for more video and audio codecs
- Integration with iOS Files app
- Automatic file upload/sync to cloud storage


### FileZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filezen-file-manager/id6764205706)

Organize, view, transfer, and edit files from local storage and multiple cloud services. Offers advanced PDF tools, compressed file management, and encrypted containers for secure access.

**Highlights:** Multi-protocol cloud access, File and text comparison, PDF editing and processing, Compressed file management, Encrypted containers, Media playback

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Access | $7.99 | per year |
| FileZen Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowserGO free?

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

### Is FileZen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowserGO or FileZen?

FileZen is rated higher. FileBrowserGO averages 4.4 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while FileZen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FileBrowserGO or FileZen have ads?

FileZen shows ads; FileBrowserGO does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowserGO or FileZen?

FileBrowserGO ships an update every 4 weeks, and FileZen every 5 days. Most recently, FileBrowserGO was updated on October 24, 2026 and FileZen on October 24, 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.*