# FileBrowser vs Datamon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileBrowser at 82% against Datamon's 0%. FileBrowser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 1). Datamon's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

FileBrowser costs $7.99 and Datamon $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 0% of Datamon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | Datamon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datamon/id979910214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Elisa Valeria Distefano](https://appshunter.io/developer/326512931) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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


### Datamon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datamon/id979910214)

Monitor your internet data usage in real-time across WiFi and cellular networks. Track daily, weekly, and monthly consumption with detailed statistics and convenient widgets. The app automatically analyzes traffic without requiring manual configuration.

**Highlights:** Real-time internet traffic monitoring, Daily, weekly, and monthly data statistics, Customizable widgets for quick access, Traffic browsing by custom date intervals, watchOS complications support, Automatic background analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

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

### Is Datamon free?

Datamon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or Datamon?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Datamon averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or Datamon have ads?

Neither FileBrowser nor Datamon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or Datamon?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Datamon every 5 weeks. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on October 8, 2026 and Datamon on September 18, 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.*