# Files HD vs X File Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Files HD at none against X File Manager's shown. Files HD also leads on ratings volume (403 vs 89). X File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Files HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Files HD against 4.7 for X File Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 403 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Files HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of X File Manager's.

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, X File Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files HD | X File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-hd-file-manager/id383846063/reviews) | **[4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **403** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hian Zin Jong](https://appshunter.io/developer/298442756) | [Nguyen Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498569189) |

## 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


### X File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034)

Manage your files, photos, videos, and documents with a powerful and intuitive interface. Organize, protect, and share your data easily with features like passcode protection, compression, and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Smart file organization, Passcode and folder protection, File compression (ZIP), Built-in web browser and downloader, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox), Document scanner, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-File (Ultimate Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files HD free?

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

### Is X File Manager free?

X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Files HD or X File Manager?

X File Manager is rated higher. Files HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while X File Manager averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do Files HD or X File Manager have ads?

X File Manager shows ads; Files HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Files HD or X File Manager?

Files HD ships an update every 3 months, and X File Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Files HD was updated on September 22, 2026 and X File Manager on August 29, 2026.

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