# iFiles vs Mental Note ๛

The clearest difference is rating: Mental Note ๛ at 4.0 against iFiles's 3.2. iFiles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iFiles costs $3.99 and Mental Note ๛ $4.99 up front. Mental Note ๛ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iFiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mental Note ๛ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 75 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mental Note ๛'s.

iFiles ships an update every 6 weeks, Mental Note ๛ every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | Mental Note ๛ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles/id336683524/reviews) | **[4.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imagam.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/313140599) | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) |

## What reviewers say

### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles/id336683524)

This app is an intuitive file manager for iOS, offering connectivity to numerous cloud services and protocols. It allows for file transfers, viewing various formats, voice recording, web downloading, and text editing.

**Highlights:** Cloud service connectivity, File transfer between computer/cloud, Multi-format file viewer, Web downloader, Voice recorder, Text file editor, ZIP/Extract functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great file management
- 🔒 Secure file storage
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent integration with cloud services
- 🚀 Fast file transfers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Buggy web browser and download features
- 🐛 Inconsistent file handling and viewing
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud service integration

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Inability to access device's native file system
- Sync issues with cloud storage providers
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable web browser and download features

**Requested features**

- Add support for more cloud storage services
- Improve search functionality
- Implement better file organization and management tools
- Add ability to edit and annotate files
- Improve video playback and streaming capabilities


### Mental Note ๛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109)

This app offers a versatile digital notepad experience, allowing users to combine text, photos, voice recordings, and drawings on a single page. Capture ideas in any format, organize them with tags, and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, audio, and drawings, Finger drawing with multiple colors, Add photos from album or camera, Record audio while editing notes, Organize notes with tags, Password protect private notes, Export notes in various formats (PDF, text)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Customization feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| Straight Line Drawing feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode Override feature | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with many features
- 👍 Easy to use and organize notes
- 🎨 Ability to add photos, audio, and drawings
- 💯 Excellent customer support
- 🗂️ Helpful for business, work, and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Password protection issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📁 No syncing or backup options
- 🖍️ Drawing tools could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear or get deleted unexpectedly
- Audio recording feature not working properly
- Keyboard issues causing loss of typed text
- Location services not accurately detecting user's location

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud or Dropbox sync
- Implement copy/paste and text formatting options
- Improve drawing tools with more customization
- Introduce a task/to-do list feature
- Add video recording capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

iFiles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mental Note ๛ free?

Mental Note ๛ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or Mental Note ๛?

Mental Note ๛ is rated higher. iFiles averages 3.2 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Mental Note ๛ averages 4.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do iFiles or Mental Note ๛ have ads?

Neither iFiles nor Mental Note ๛ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or Mental Note ๛?

iFiles ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mental Note ๛ every 5 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mental Note ๛ on October 13, 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.*