Comparison

Files n Folders vs iTransfer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

iTransfer

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive)
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and play various file types
  • Email and print documents
  • Password protection
Features
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No. 1 App for file upload/download on iPhone/iPad! Most secure file download/upload tool for business and professional users. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers. 3. Upload/download files to/from DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 4. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 5. Email files. 6. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 7. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 8. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 9. Play photo slideshows. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

Screenshots

Files n Folders4 screens
iTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTransfer at 4.1 against Files n Folders's 3.3. iTransfer also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 28%) and ratings volume (215 vs 7). Files n Folders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Files n Folders sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 215 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Files n Folders's written reviews are positive against 52% of iTransfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files n Folders ships an update every 2 months, iTransfer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Files n Folders versus iTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiles n FoldersiTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.1 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.5% of reviews52.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAashish PatilComcSoft Corporation

Customer experience

Files n Folders

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative60.8%

iTransfer

All ratings214 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

Files n Folders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
  • Uploads/downloads fail randomly
  • Incompatible with certain file types
  • Crashes when trying to access servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to edit server configurations
  • Background upload/download support
  • Improved file browsing and selection

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Files n Folders

One-time2
  • WiFi Files (iPhone/iPod Touch)$0.99
  • Files n Folders (Full)$2.99
1 purchases

iTransfer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Files n Folders free?
Files n Folders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTransfer free?
iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Files n Folders or iTransfer?
iTransfer is rated higher. Files n Folders averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while iTransfer averages 4.1 from 215 ratings.
Do Files n Folders or iTransfer have ads?
iTransfer shows ads; Files n Folders does not.
Which is updated more often, Files n Folders or iTransfer?
Files n Folders ships an update every 2 months, and iTransfer every 4 months. Most recently, Files n Folders was updated on October 23, 2026 and iTransfer on October 24, 2026.

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