# Files vs dManager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dManager at none against Files's 4. dManager also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 359). On price, rating, update cadence 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. dManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Files against 4.6 for dManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 12K ratings behind it against 359, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Files's written reviews are positive against 71% of dManager's.

Files ships an update every 4 months, dManager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | dManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews)** | [4.6 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmanager-datamanager/id6478941471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 359 |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 56 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Robin Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734549797) |

## 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


### dManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmanager-datamanager/id6478941471)

Manage your downloads with precision. This app allows you to pause, resume, and prioritize downloads, with smart network handling to prevent restarts. It also offers intelligent file renaming, error insights, and an integrated file explorer for easy access to your downloaded content.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume downloads, Smart network handling for uninterrupted downloads, Prioritized download queuing, Efficient multi-threading for faster downloads, Intelligent auto-renaming and error insights, Integrated file explorer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent engineering
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🎨 Versatile features
- 🙏 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 📂 Batch conversion limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Missing download options after update

**Requested features**

- Metadata support for media files
- CarPlay integration
- Batch conversion for audio/video


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is dManager free?

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

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

Files is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while dManager averages 4.6 from 359 ratings.

### Do Files or dManager have ads?

dManager shows ads; Files does not.

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

Files ships an update every 4 months, and dManager every 3 months. Most recently, Files was updated on September 20, 2026 and dManager on September 10, 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.*