Documents Reader and File Manager Pro vs FileMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro
Manage and view all your files on your iPhone with this comprehensive file manager. Transfer files wirelessly via WiFi, USB, or cloud services, and access network locations. Includes built-in readers and players for various document and media types.
- Multiple file transfer methods (WiFi, USB, cloud)
- Network places access
- Built-in media and document readers/players
- Folder password protection
- Batch file operations
- Wireless batch uploads
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√ Top 10 Apps in multiple countries for a long time! √ Featured as "What's Hot" and "New & Noteworthy" in dozens of countries! Do you find it frustrating not being able to use your iPhone to freely transfer files? Would you like to be able to view your documents and pictures more easily? Are there some files you’d prefer to keep private? Do you want to upload videos or music to your iPhone via WIFI? iFileExplorer can help you solve these problems! It can transform your iPhone into a file manager, enabling you to view all your files on your iPhone! Key Features: - Multiple transfer methods available! Not only can you transfer files via WiFi and USB, but you can get files exchanged with Dropbox, iDisk(MobileMe), GoogleDocs, myDisk, etc. - Network places access via WiFi (WinXP, Win7, Mac) - No client necessary, no OS limit! When transferring files using WiFi, there’s no need to install any client on your desktop computer, all you need to upload or download is a browser. - Supports wireless batch uploads. - You can uncompress the compressed email attachments. - Built-in video and audio player, with auto resume function (plays media from where you quit your previous session). - Built-in multiple document readers that let you pick up where you left off last time. - Built-in special use TXT reader, specifically designed for reading txt novels over a long period of time! - Built-in dedicated photo viewer, allowing you to browse easily through your favorite snaps. - Manipulate remote files as if they were local. Multiple online virtual disks like Dropbox, iDisk(MobileMe), GoogleDocs, and standard WebDAV servers are supported. - Supports folder creation, and also allows you to designate an access password for each folder. - Files can be compressed and uncompressed. - You can work with multiple files at any one time, perform batch deletions, copy, paste, compression, uploads etc. - Allows files to be sent as email attachments. - Any photos you take or text you input can be directly saved as files. - Your 20 most recently visited files are listed on the main interface, allowing quick access (files stored in encrypted folders do not appear in the list). - Opening methods for most file formats can be exchanged with other applications, e.g. you can open the email attachments, or use other applications to open files in iFileExplorer. - Use of Wireless Upload can reduce use of USB charger and thus protect the lithium battery. - iFileExplorer can directly open the following file types: (other unsupported formats can still be stored or transferred to other software to be opened) Video: AVI, RMVB, FLV, WMV, MP4, MPV, M4V, 3GP, MOV, ASF ... Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, CAF ... Document: PDF, RTF / RTFD, DOC / DOCX, XLS / XLSX, PPT / PPTX, CSV, CHM ... Text: HTM / HTML, TXT ... Picture: JPG / JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP, TGA ...
FileMate
This app is a powerful local file manager that allows you to browse, organize, and protect your documents, photos, and videos. It offers robust privacy features like file hiding and password protection, along with convenient file transfer and archive management.
- Local file management
- Photo and video vault
- File hiding and password protection
- WiFi and iTunes file transfer
- Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip)
- File search and marking
- Customizable themes
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FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949 -------- [Auto-renewable subscription service] 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $9.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FileMate at 4.6 against Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's 3.2. FileMate also leads on ratings volume (378 vs 14) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Documents Reader and File Manager Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMate has 378 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Documents Reader and File Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of FileMate's.
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, FileMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Documents Reader and File Manager Pro | FileMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (378 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 378 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ColorfulPhone | JUNBO JIA |
Customer experience
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro
FileMate
User reviews
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works as described
- 🚀 Easy file transfer
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files on the go
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Aggressive upselling to paid version
FileMate
From 378 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 All projects in one place
- 👍 Few ads, good folder app
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Real-time video playback
- 👍 Easy to use and access
Room to improve
- 👎 Too many prompts
- 👎 Limited file viewers
- 👎 Videos don’t play audio
- 👎 Ads are annoying
- 👎 Full-screen ads
Bugs and requests
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes on iOS 10
- Unable to connect to SMB networks
- Inconsistent file management functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for more file types
- Improve network connectivity and stability
- Implement better security and password protection
FileMate
Reported bugs
14 issues- Videos don’t play audio
- Files can be accessed by other apps
- Videos play without sound
- MKV files not playable
- MP4 file play without sound
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- Thumbnail blank, video black screen with sound
- Import photos not working after update
- Sharing files not working after update
- More ads than before
- Full-screen ads
- Shake to hide doesn't jump out of hidden directories
- App stays in background for a long time without being killed
- Single directory with over 5000 images causes crash
- Basic functions removed after update
Requested features
20 requests- Provide multiple purchase options
- Add Face ID and Touch ID for hidden files
- Improve file viewer features (thumbnails, playlists, adjustments)
- Add folder locking to prevent accidental deletion
- Implement folder download from PC
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- Display folder space usage and phone storage remaining
- Add file property viewing
- Improve handling of large numbers of images in a directory
- Add reverse sorting option
- Improve batch selection for importing files
- Allow font size adjustment
- Add progress bar for document viewing
- Enhance support for landscape mode
- Add manual language selection
- Allow password lock on shake to hide feature
- Improve video playback (swipe to next, no sound issue)
- Auto-hide hidden items after a period of inactivity
- Fix import photos issue
- Fix sharing files issue
- Fix more ads than before
In-app purchases
Documents Reader and File Manager Pro
- 10 Coins$0.99
- Dropbox$1.99
- Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
FileMate
- All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
- All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
- Removing Ad$9.99
- Theme, Folder and Night Mode$9.99
- Passcode Lock$9.99
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- Super Hidden$9.99
- All Features & Removing Ad$149.99
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