# Files HD vs FileCentral

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileCentral at none against Files HD's 4. FileCentral also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Files HD's advantage is ratings volume (403 vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FileCentral asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileCentral holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Files HD has 403 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Files HD's written reviews are positive against 88% of FileCentral's.

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, FileCentral every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files HD | FileCentral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-file-manager/id383846063/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral/id1023599294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **403** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) |

## What reviewers say

### Files HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-file-manager/id383846063)

This app provides a web browser to save documents for offline access, along with a robust file manager and viewer for various document types. It supports Dropbox integration, advanced PDF viewing, and secure file transfer options.

**Highlights:** Web browser with offline saving, Built-in file manager, Advanced PDF reader, Dropbox integration, Secure file transfer, Passcode lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 💡 Useful for offline viewing
- 👍 Great browser functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable downloads
- 🔒 Security concerns (hacked email)
- 💰 Expensive full version

**Reported bugs**

- Can't download videos anymore
- Can't open downloaded files
- Freezes when trying to bookmark a URL
- Crashes on iOS 13
- Doesn't work with iOS 11

**Requested features**

- Add equalizer
- Restore deleted files
- Integrate with cloud storage
- Allow moving downloaded files to music/video library
- Add playlist functionality


### FileCentral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral/id1023599294)

Consolidate all your files from various cloud services, apps, and computers into a single, manageable location. Seamlessly transfer documents, photos, and clipboard content between devices wirelessly or via Bluetooth, even without a network connection.

**Highlights:** Unified cloud storage management, Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth), Clipboard and content sharing, File viewing, printing, and emailing, Password and Touch ID security, Text file creation and editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files HD free?

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

### Is FileCentral free?

FileCentral is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Files HD or FileCentral?

FileCentral is rated higher. Files HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while FileCentral averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Files HD or FileCentral have ads?

Neither Files HD nor FileCentral shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Files HD or FileCentral?

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and FileCentral every 6 months. Most recently, Files HD was updated on September 22, 2026 and FileCentral on September 18, 2026.

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