# Files vs MediaFire

The clearest difference is rating: Files at 4.7 against MediaFire's 4.2. Files also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K). MediaFire's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 55%). On price, ads, 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 MediaFire 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 69% of MediaFire'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, MediaFire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | MediaFire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediafire/id555646196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [MediaFire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/555646199) |

## 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


### MediaFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediafire/id555646196)

Easily upload, store, and access all your files, including photos, videos, and documents, from any device. Share your files securely via email, text, social media, or a direct link. Organize your digital life with ample free storage.

**Highlights:** 10 GB free storage, Expandable free storage up to 50 GB, Access files from any device, Secure file storage and organization, Easy file sharing via multiple platforms, Search files and folders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year 1 TB Storage, Non-renewing | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and convenient
- 💡 Generous free storage
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Reliable cloud storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 Slow upload/download speeds
- 🐛 Lack of features and functionality
- 🐛 Outdated and not optimized for newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Corrupted or blank downloaded files
- Crashes when trying to view certain file types
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and manage multiple files at once
- Integration with other apps and cloud services
- Offline access and file management
- Improved media playback and viewing options
- Better organization and sorting of files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is MediaFire free?

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

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

Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while MediaFire averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Files or MediaFire have ads?

Neither Files nor MediaFire shows ads.

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

Files ships an update every 4 months, and MediaFire monthly. Most recently, Files was updated on October 27, 2026 and MediaFire 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.*