Comparison

iFiles vs LogPad

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

Head to head
About

iFiles

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
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iFiles 2 is now available, this application is here to support legacy users. iFiles is the most intuitive file manager for iOS with features like connectivity to many file cloud services, transferring files between computer or cloud services, ability to view many file formats (PDF viewer now supports annotations, search and more), voice recorder, web downloader, text file editor and more. Supported Online Cloud Services and Protocols: Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Box.net, SkyDrive, SugarSync, AFP (Mac Shares), FTP/FTPS, SFTP, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Rackspace CloudFiles, CloudApp, PogoPlug, WebDav, Amazon S3, Ubuntu One Files, ownCloud, 4Shared, also using Amazon S3: DreamObjects and UltiCloud. Key Features: • WEB DOWNLOADER - Download files from the web using the build in Web Browser or Safari using iFiles Bookmarks. (HTML5 Videos are now supported) • EMAIL - Send documents as email attachments directly from iFiles using iPhones email accounts or links to files stored in the cloud. (given service supports this feature) • VOICE RECORDER - Use iFiles build-in voice recorder to create voice notes. • POPUP MENU - Tap and hold on file to display context popup menu with file operations. • PROPERTIES -View and change folder and files properties: color label, icon, and rename. For services with supported API you can edit: comments, description, tags/keywords, privacy, copy/generate links. • SHARE FILES - Share files with other iOS users of iFiles over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. • PDF VIEWER - Viewer now supports annotations, full-text search, bookmarks, highlighting, saving directly to a cloud service and more. • SECURE - If cloud services uses username and password they are stored using iOS Keychain, Remote access to your device can be secured with password, and device can be locked using passcode. (Your information is never send to any outside service) • FILE OPERATIONS - Move, Copy, Rename, Delete, and create New Folders (Operations are supported for all cloud services given that service API supports it) • ZIP/EXTRACT - Create archive files and unarchive many common archive formats: Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip, and Bzip2. • TRANSFER MANAGER - Download, upload and transfer files directly between services without required to first download then upload files. Transfers support background mode and will resume if application is closed. • EASY UPLOAD - If your creating voice recording, importing photos or creating a text file, iFiles will automatically upload to the current location no matter if its local or remote. • CLIPBOARD PASTE - Paste text and photos/images directly to current folder. • OPEN IN - Open files in apps that support those file types. • PRINT - Print files using AirPrint. • TEXT FILES - Create and edit plain text files. (Locally or directly in the cloud) • PHOTO IMPORT - Take Photos, record movies or import from your Photo Library. (Multiple selection support is coming in next update) • MEDIA PLAYER - Playback audio and video files. • THUMBNAILS - Thumbnails are generated for local files: photos, videos and pdf files, thumbnails are displayed for cloud service if its supported. File Formats • iWorks (Pages, numbers, Keynote) ’08 and ’09 (with or without Preview) • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • HTML web pages and Web archives (web pages downloaded by Safari) • PDF Documents. • RTF (Rich Text Format) and RTFD. • Plain text with auto-detection of character encoding. Text files can also be edited. • Movies (supported file formats by iPhone: MP4, MOV, MPV, 3GP, M4V) • Audio (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, ACC) • Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO, CUR, XBM) Requirements A Wi-Fi connection is required to transfer files between home computer. ------------------ We're always excited to hear form you! If you have any feedback. questions, or concerns, please emails us at: support@imagam.com or visit http://www.ifilesapp.com or follow us on twitter: @ifilesapp

About

LogPad

Features
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LogPad is a fast, private capture app for daily logs, fleeting notes, ideas, links, attachments, and anything you want to save before it disappears. Write naturally from Today, Search, Folders, Smart Folders, widgets, or filtered lists. Add #tags, @mentions, dates, note links, attachments, and Markdown as part of the note itself. LogPad keeps capture simple, then helps you find and organize notes later. WHY LOGPAD Capture without filing first • Open LogPad, write a note, and save it. No notebook decision. No folder cleanup. Just capture the thought while it is still fresh. Find notes later Use Exact Words when you remember the phrase, or Best Match for broader ranked results. Add date filters when you need to narrow things down. Organize naturally • Use #tags and @mentions while writing. LogPad detects them automatically so you can browse, filter, and organize notes without extra filing. Smart Folders • Save useful filters as Smart Folders. Build views for work ideas, meeting notes, links, attachments, writing fragments, recent notes, or dynamic date ranges like Last 7 Days and This Month. Note links and attachments • Connect related notes with inline note links. Attach files and keep references inside the note so context stays together. Markdown preview • Write with lightweight Markdown for headings, emphasis, lists, and quotes. Reading mode renders supported Markdown while editing stays plain text. iCloud sync • Keep notes available across your Apple devices with iCloud sync when enabled and available on your device. Export when needed • Share or save notes as Plain Text or Markdown. Premium adds PDF export, bulk list export, export bundles, and one-tap save automation. Private by design • Notes are stored on your device. LogPad does not operate a server that receives or stores your note content. Search runs on device. FREE FEATURES -Unlimited notes -Fast capture -Today timeline -Exact Words search -Best Match search where supported -Date range filtering -Tags and mentions -Note links -Attachments -Markdown preview -Widgets -iCloud sync -Plain Text and Markdown export -First 3 Smart Folders PREMIUM • LogPad Premium is a one-time lifetime unlock. No subscription. Premium adds: *More than 3 Smart Folders- *PDF export *Bulk list export *Export bundles as folders or zip files GOOD FOR • Quick notes • Daily logs • Brain dumps • Fleeting notes • Work notes • Meeting notes • Ideas and writing fragments • Personal journaling • Project notes • Tracking links and useful references • Lightweight PKM Your notes should be easy to capture and easy to find. LogPad keeps both simple. Support: support@semore-software.com Privacy Policy: https://semore-software.com/logpad-privacy-policy.html By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iFiles4 screens
LogPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LogPad at Free against iFiles's $3.99. LogPad also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). iFiles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

LogPad is free to download; iFiles costs $3.99 up front. LogPad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iFiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles ships an update every 6 weeks, LogPad weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iFiles versus LogPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFilesLogPad
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperImagam.comSemore Software

Bugs and requests

iFiles

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

LogPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFiles

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LogPad

One-time2
  • LogPad Premium Promo$9.99
  • LogPad Premium$19.99

Questions

Is iFiles free?
iFiles costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LogPad free?
LogPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFiles or LogPad have ads?
Neither iFiles nor LogPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFiles or LogPad?
iFiles ships an update every 6 weeks, and LogPad weekly. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 21, 2026 and LogPad on October 15, 2026.

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