Files n Folders vs iFox Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Files n Folders
Access and transfer files, photos, and videos between your iOS device and Mac or Windows computers wirelessly. Organize files, save content from other apps, and manage your data efficiently.
- Browse computers wirelessly
- Transfer files and folders
- Upload photos and videos
- Organize files on device
- Save files from other apps
- Unzip and create zip files
- Save internet files
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Browse your Computers (Mac & Windows) right from your iDevice over wireless network. Transfer files, pictures, videos & entire folders between computers and your device. Save files from other apps and organize files on device. Upload Photos & Videos from device to your PC or Mac. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING “ I was amazed at how fast it downloads files to my iPad ...” “ ... Syncs up fine on an enterprise network, and home network. I select entire drives to be able to browse...” “ This app is awesome, it does exactly what it says it does, it allows me to copy or use all files I have stored on my PC and it does it wirelessly using my Wi-Fi connection...” DOWNLOAD & UPLOAD FILES * Browse folders and download files & entire folders from both Mac and Windows machines to your device UPLOAD PHOTOS & VIDEOS * Select & Upload multiple files, photos & videos from your iDevice to your Mac or Windows machine FILE MANAGEMENT * Create Folders and organize files on your device * Save files from other apps on your device. Example, you can save important attachments from the Mail app for later access * Share files with others * Open files in other apps (e.g. open PDFs in iBooks for a better reading experience) * Sort and Search files in a folder OPEN FILES All iOS Supported Types -> MS Office, PDF, Text, HTML, Photos, Zips, Videos ENHANCED MEDIA FUNCTIONS * Photos Slideshow * Audio Playlist with auto loop * Video Playlist with auto loop ZIP FILES * Unzip saved compressed files on your device * Create zip files from folders on your device SAVE EMAILS * Emails & attachments can be saved as a package using the 'Envelope' app - http://www.PiEnvelope.com INTERNET FILES * Browse the internet and save files from the web * Save webpages as HTML or as PDF * Capture and save web screenshots PRICE The app is free to download and allows opening and uploading total of 11 files, after which you can purchase the app for $1.99. The purchase gives you the app for ALL your devices that use the same iCloud user id. Its a one-time/lifetime purchase - there is NO Subscription. DESKTOP APP The app requires a free desktop app to be installed to perform the transfers. This app can be downloaded from the app's website. NOTE: 1. Only videos supported by the Photos app can be added to it. 2. Save web pages as PDF saves the pages internally as images 3. App not tested with Asian language file names - Chinese, Korean,.. 4. The in-app purchase is an interaction between You and Apple. The app has No access to your username,password,card details.
iFox Browser
Experience a fast, customizable, and fullscreen web browser with desktop-like features. Enjoy unlimited tabs, advanced privacy options, and significant data savings through web compression.
- Fullscreen mode
- Unlimited tabs
- Desktop browser rendering
- In-page search
- Ultra private mode
- Web compression
- Image blocking
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iFox Browser is a lightweight web browser for iPhone and iPad, designed for full-screen browsing, tab management, bookmarks, history, quick search, and family-friendly browsing controls. Highlights: - Fullscreen browsing Use more of the screen for web pages and hide browser controls when you need a cleaner view. - Tabs Open and switch between multiple pages quickly. - Bookmarks and history Save frequently visited pages, revisit recent browsing history, and organize pages for later use. - Search Search the web from the address bar and choose your preferred search engine. - Custom homepage Set a homepage that fits the way you browse. - Family Safety Parents can turn on Family Safety, create a parent PIN, manage allowed sites, set daily browsing limits, and review local activity reports. - Child browsing with fewer interruptions When Family Safety is enabled, third-party ads are hidden during child browsing. - Privacy options Use privacy-related settings and cleanup tools to reduce local browsing traces, including history, cookies, and cache. - In-page search Find words or phrases within the current web page. - Share by email Send the current page link by email. Free version includes basic browsing features with ads. Family Safety basics are free, including the Family Safety switch, parent PIN, basic protection, and hiding third-party ads during child browsing. Premium unlocks advanced features and removes ads. Premium options include monthly subscription, 6-month subscription, annual subscription, or lifetime access. Privacy Policy: http://mindkey.xyz/index.php/mindkey/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Official Website: http://mindkey.xyz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: iFox Browser at free against Files n Folders's free with in-app purchases. Files n Folders's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (28% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Files n Folders sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iFox Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Files n Folders against 3.3 for iFox Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Files n Folders's written reviews are positive against 17% of iFox Browser's.
Files n Folders ships an update every 2 months, iFox Browser every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Files n Folders | iFox Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better | 3.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aashish Patil | 宁 王 |
Customer experience
Files n Folders
iFox Browser
Bugs and requests
Files n Folders
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iFox Browser
Reported bugs
32 issues- Pages freeze up
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot watch YouTube
- Does not display web pages like desktop
- Cannot zoom out
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- Asks every time to open a new tab
- Autocorrects URL input
- Does not offer full screen
- Cannot view full page
- Cannot rotate
- Ads on top of address bar
- Cannot find address bar
- Erases typed URLs
- Does not work on iPhone 5
- Does not go sideways
- Does not display whole web page
- Cannot zoom in or out
- Overlay issues
- Rotation and pinch to zoom don't work
- Does not have desktop rendering
- Hard to use
- Does not fit on screen properly
- Doesn't use entire screen
- Hangs
- Doesn't show desktop sites anymore
- Unable to handle auth pop-ups
- Unable to find settings screen
- Lack of zoom
- Slow loading
- Lack of Java
- Constant asking of (open in ___ tab)
- Takes away screen space for advertising
Requested features
6 requests- Make it full screen
- Make icons clearer
- Fix iPhone 5 compatibility
- Allow zooming in and out
- Allow landscape mode
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- Remove ads
In-app purchases
Files n Folders
- WiFi Files (iPhone/iPod Touch)$0.99
- Files n Folders (Full)$2.99
iFox Browser
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium 6 Months$4.996 Months
- Premium Annual$7.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
Questions
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