# FileBrowser vs MT Browser

The clearest difference is price: MT Browser at Free against FileBrowser's $7.99. MT Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). FileBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

MT Browser is free to download; FileBrowser costs $7.99 up front. MT Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FileBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 49% of MT Browser's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, MT Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | MT Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 70 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Kundan Jadhav](https://appshunter.io/developer/804145128) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545)

Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Upload, download, copy, and move files, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit documents in-place, Built-in viewers for documents, photos, and media, Stream movies and music with AirPlay/Chromecast, Annotate PDFs and images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great file manager
- 🚀 Powerful and versatile
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 💡 Excellent integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SMB connection issues
- 🐛 Misleading directory caching
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Buggy UI changes
- 🐛 Inability to rename photos

**Reported bugs**

- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for AV1 video codec
- Improve audio playback controls
- Implement a recycle bin/trash feature
- Add option to loop video playback
- Improve video scrubbing and seeking


### MT Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mt-browser-file-manager-idm/id1237716421)

Manage files and browse the web securely with this app. It offers multitab browsing, app and folder locking with biometric support, and advanced file management for cloud services like Google Drive. Download, upload, and organize your files with ease.

**Highlights:** Multitab browsing, App Lock with Touch ID/Face ID, Folder Lock & File Encryption, Cloud file management (Google Drive), Advanced download manager, File manager (move, rename, delete, share), iTunes file sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads for Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 😍 Great app
- 🤩 Awesome downloader
- 💯 Best video downloader

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't download anything
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🤬 Terrible, doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues after updates
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Browser redirects to Google instead of downloading
- No instructions or support available

**Requested features**

- Add passcode/lock feature
- Ability to rename downloaded files
- Add VPN support
- Integrate with cloud storage
- Improve browser functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

FileBrowser costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MT Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or MT Browser?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while MT Browser averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or MT Browser have ads?

MT Browser shows ads; FileBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or MT Browser?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and MT Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 24, 2026 and MT Browser on September 21, 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.*