# AirBox vs File Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.0 against AirBox's 3.3. File Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AirBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. AirBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 30 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of AirBox's written reviews are positive against 56% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AirBox ships an update every 2 months, File Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirBox | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airbox-your-file-manager/id419311671/reviews) | **[4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crefit Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/581758817) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### AirBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airbox-your-file-manager/id419311671)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877)

Manage files across cloud services, network drives, and your device. Supports numerous archive formats, media playback, and secure folder protection. Offers Wi-Fi and FTP transfer capabilities for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Cloud service integration (GoogleDrive, Dropbox, etc.), Network service support (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Archive format support (Zip, Rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2), Media playback for video and audio, Password protection for folders and files, Wi-Fi and FTP file transfer, File and folder management (copy, move, rename, compress)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirBox free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AirBox or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. AirBox averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do AirBox or File Manager have ads?

AirBox shows ads; File Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirBox or File Manager?

AirBox ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, AirBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and File Manager on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*