# Files vs FileZen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileZen at 100% against Files's 55%. FileZen also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and FileZen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileZen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files has 13K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of FileZen's.

Files ships an update every 4 months, FileZen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files | FileZen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-and-browser/id349275540/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filezen-file-manager/id6764205706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [斌 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895575436) |

## 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


### FileZen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filezen-file-manager/id6764205706)

Organize, view, transfer, and edit files from local storage and multiple cloud services. Offers advanced PDF tools, compressed file management, and encrypted containers for secure access.

**Highlights:** Multi-protocol cloud access, File and text comparison, PDF editing and processing, Compressed file management, Encrypted containers, Media playback

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual Access | $7.99 | per year |
| FileZen Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files free?

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

### Is FileZen free?

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

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

FileZen is rated higher. Files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while FileZen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Files or FileZen have ads?

FileZen shows ads; Files does not.

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

Files ships an update every 4 months, and FileZen every 5 days. Most recently, Files was updated on November 9, 2026 and FileZen on October 31, 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.*