# Files vs Kingbox.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kingbox. at none against Files's 4. Kingbox. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kingbox. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kingbox. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kingbox.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Files ships an update every 4 months, Kingbox. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | Kingbox. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbox/id1503328513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 56 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [DOM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495102743) |

## 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


### Kingbox.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbox/id1503328513)

This app offers robust file management, allowing you to organize, view, and share documents, videos, and images offline. It supports various file formats and includes features like password-protected decompression and background playback for media.

**Highlights:** File management (create, copy, rename, protect, export), Document viewing (PDF, Office files), Save and browse video, audio, and image files, Decompress zip/rar files (with password support), Background playback and playlist creation, Sleep timer and playback speed control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is Kingbox. free?

Kingbox. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Files or Kingbox.?

Kingbox. is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Kingbox. averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Files or Kingbox. have ads?

Kingbox. shows ads; Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files or Kingbox.?

Files ships an update every 4 months, and Kingbox. monthly. Most recently, Files was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kingbox. on October 14, 2026.

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