Comparison

AirBox vs Folder

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

Head to head
About

AirBox

Access and manage files on your iPhone and iPad wirelessly via a web browser. Share photos and documents without cables or extra software. Offers features like file preview, search, and metadata editing.

Highlights
  • Wireless file access via web browser
  • Upload/download photos and documents
  • File preview and management
  • Search by filename, size, date
  • Edit photo metadata (Exif)
  • Save files from other apps
Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless disk. Share your files and photos over the network without needing a USB cable or extra software. *** Upgrade to AirBox+ + No Ads + Real-time control the access from web browser to safe your privacy. + Improved file management function: Group files control - Copy / Move / Email etc. + Use high quality thumbnail image for web browser access + Use system Passcode or Touch ID to protect your files + Theme support, you can now set your own favorite color. +++ Features: *** [Server] function, 3 steps to access your files. - Easily access your files from any web browser. - Easily upload and download your photo from photo libraries via web browser. 1. Connect to Wi-Fi. 2. Press the top-left menu icon and make sure the service is on. 3. Enter the IP address in any web browser to view your files. 4. If there is no response from the web browser, please try turning the service off and on again in the app. *** [My Files] function - Preview/Delete/Unzip/Rename/Email file on your iPhone & iPad. *** [Search] function - Searching for files based on keywords in the filename, file size, or file modification date. *** [Photos] function - Directly save photos from the Camera Roll to the app. - Show the geographic location of an image. *** [Metadata] function - Batch edit or remove photo metadata, including Exif data. ----- Preview function supported formats ----- ● Image: png, jpg, gif. ● Document: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF. ● Compressed: zip. ● Text-base: txt, html, php, js, css. ● Media: mp3, wav, mp4, mov. ● and Others. - Save Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files from other apps to AirBox, including Apple's Email app and Safari. - Open all types of files from AirBox in other apps, such as the File app. *** [Settings] function - Customize the Server port Made in HongKong

About

Folder

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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【Folder】 is a powerful local resource file management tool that not only supports previewing and editing of various documents, but also can encrypt and store private files such as photos and videos. 【• Easily manage files in cloud drive】 【• Easily manage files in iPhone 】 【• Play video and audio files in various formats】 【• Upload mobile photos to cloud drive】 【• Download files from cloud drive】 【• Cast Videos to TV with DLNA】 【• Password can be set to ensure security】 【Subscription Service】 1. Subscription service: monthly subscription (1 month), annual subscription (12 months). 2. Subscription price: subject to IAP application information. 3. Payment: The subscription can be managed by the user, and the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment and credits to the iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. Cancel renewal: If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the "Settings" of your iPhone --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click on "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", and enter "Account Settings" On the page, click "Subscribe" and select to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. 6. User agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/terms 7. Privacy agreement: https://kumamon7074.github.io/app.github.io/zh/privacy

Screenshots

AirBox4 screens
Folder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Folder at 4.7 against AirBox's 3.3. Folder also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). AirBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AirBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AirBox's written reviews are positive against 67% of Folder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirBox ships an update every 2 months, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AirBox versus Folder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirBoxFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (15 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrefit Development荣 周

Customer experience

AirBox

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Folder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AirBox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Folder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is AirBox free?
AirBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folder free?
Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirBox or Folder?
Folder is rated higher. AirBox averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Folder averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do AirBox or Folder have ads?
Both AirBox and Folder show ads.
Which is updated more often, AirBox or Folder?
AirBox ships an update every 2 months, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, AirBox was updated on June 3, 2026 and Folder on September 21, 2026.

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