Comparison

Connect to PC vs File Manager$

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Connect to PC

Access your Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad with this app. It offers a zero-configuration setup, allowing you to log in with your Gmail account. Enjoy features like a trackpad, modifier keypad, and international keyboard support for seamless remote control.

Highlights
  • Remote Windows PC access
  • Zero-configuration setup
  • Trackpad mouse control
  • Modifier and shortcut keypads
  • International keyboard support
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone!! Optimized to use iPhone X Series screen! Connect to PC let you access Windows PC from your iPad/iPhone at anytime! Zero configuration - just login using gmail account and you are ready to go! Note: Not all Windows support remote desktop. Check below for supported platforms or download the tool from http://www.hanamobiles.com/tools/HanaEasyConfig.exe Features: - Specifically designed for both iPad and iPhone - Take advantage of iPad's big screen - Portrait and landscape mode - Multiple connections - Support various resolutions and colors - Trackpad to move mouse cursor (also support click) and do mouse wheel scroll - Modifier keypad including Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Cmd which enables you to press almost any key combinations. - Cut, copy & paste and other shortcuts keypad, including HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, Arrow keys, etc. - Pinch to zoom in and out. Choose the zoom scale you like - Support International keyboard for many languages, including French, German, Korean, Russian etc. - Added virtual left and right mouse button - Easy dragging and resizing using virtual mouse pad - Startup password protection - Video output (need iPad or iOS4 and output connector) - Easy to use design Supported Platform: - Windows XP Professional - Windows Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows 7 Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate - Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Important: The following systems are NOT supported: - Windows XP Home - Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium - Windows 7 Home Starter/Basic/Premium - Others not listed in "Supported Platform" section - Mac is NOT supported Note: Others Windows versions not listed in "Supported Platform" section are NOT supported. How to enable Windows Remote Desktop? - Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx - Windows Vista/Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/turn-on-remote-desktop-in-windows-vista/ http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Remote-Desktop-Connection-frequently-asked-questions For setup instructions and more information, see http://www.hanajobs.com/mobile/posts/list/6960.page Send your comments/suggestions to hanamobiles@gmail.com or visit our website.

About

File Manager$

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple phones wirelessly. View transfer progress, open files within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless file and folder exchange between phones
  • View transfer progress
  • Open files within the app
  • Upload files via WiFi (HTTP/FTP)
  • Edit file system (create, move, delete)
  • Personalize interface and appearance
  • Share code via email and social media
Features
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

Screenshots

Connect to PC4 screens
File Manager$4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager$ at 4.5 against Connect to PC's 3.3. File Manager$ also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Connect to PC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Connect to PC costs $4.99 and File Manager$ $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager$ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Connect to PC's written reviews are positive against 58% of File Manager$'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Connect to PC ships an update every 3 months, File Manager$ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Connect to PC versus File Manager$: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect to PCFile Manager$
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHana Mobile小文 黄

Customer experience

Connect to PC

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral8.1%
Negative26.8%

File Manager$

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connect to PC

No in-app purchases

None

File Manager$

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect to PC free?
Connect to PC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Manager$ free?
File Manager$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Connect to PC or File Manager$?
File Manager$ is rated higher. Connect to PC averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while File Manager$ averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Connect to PC or File Manager$ have ads?
Neither Connect to PC nor File Manager$ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect to PC or File Manager$?
Connect to PC ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager$ every 9 months. Most recently, Connect to PC was updated on October 10, 2026 and File Manager$ on October 12, 2026.

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