# Files vs eFiles

The clearest difference is ads: Files at none against eFiles's shown. Files also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). eFiles's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and eFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 25% of eFiles's.

Files ships an update every 4 months, eFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | eFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## What reviewers say

### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540)

This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline viewing on your device. It includes a robust file manager with viewers for various document types, a photo browser, PDF reader, and Dropbox integration.

**Highlights:** Web browser for offline viewing, Built-in file manager, Advanced PDF reader, Photo browser, Dropbox integration, File transfer via HTTP/FTP, Passcode lock

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Full Version Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to collect content
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful for offline access
- 🚀 Quick downloads
- 👍 Reliable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/glitches
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Subscription model issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening images/videos
- Download links not working
- Restore purchases not functioning
- App not opening on iOS 13+
- Inconsistent behavior when switching tabs

**Requested features**

- Add equalizer
- Improve search functionality
- Enable background downloads
- Integrate with native Files app
- Add playlist management options


### eFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922)

This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.

**Highlights:** Password and biometric file protection, Private browsing with history management, Built-in media player for music and video, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer, ZIP and RAR compression/decompression, Customizable interface and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFiles Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is eFiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Files or eFiles?

Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while eFiles averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.

### Do Files or eFiles have ads?

eFiles shows ads; Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files or eFiles?

Files ships an update every 4 months, and eFiles every 2 months. Most recently, Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and eFiles on September 15, 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.*