FileXChange vs FileCentral for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileXChange
Manage and share files across devices and cloud services. This app allows you to view, transfer, and organize various file types, including documents, media, and images, with features like wireless sharing and password protection.
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, iCloud, OneDrive)
- Background file transfers
- Virtual USB drive via Wi-Fi
- Wireless iOS file sharing without internet
- File compression and decompression (ZIP)
- Password protection for documents
- Support for viewing multiple file formats
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FileXChange is a powerful file manager and browser for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Bring with you and read virtually any file, anywhere: documents, pdf's, pictures, songs, videos. With all the major Cloud services, in one app only ! ************************** With FileXChange, you can always bring with you ANY file and document to share with other iOS devices, Mac's, PC's and other smartphones. CAUTION: Music, video and other iTunes content: you can not, for commercial reasons and copyrights, access with FileXChange your iTunes library to transfer files to and from iTunes. FileXChange can anyway be used with files of other source, including music, videos and more. FileXChange features: ** CLOUD SERVICES: FileXChange supports major services on the cloud for managing files on the move: - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - iCloud - OneDrive ** BACKGROUND FILE TRANSFER FOR Dropbox, Box, Google Drive Launch transfer and forget. You can start the transfer and then close FileXChange: come back later and see for result. No need to wait until the file has been transferred. FileXChange takes care of everything without having to stay active. ** VIRTUAL USB DRIVE: with FileXChange your iPhone or iPad becomes a flash memory where you can transfer and read files from any device, Mac, PC, smartphone, whatever, using the Wi-Fi, only with a simple Internet browser. ** WIRELESS iOS FILE SHARING WITHOUT INTERNET: you can share files between your iPhone or iPad, with other iOS devices, using the device Wi-Fi, whether you have or not an Internet connection. You think to your files and contents: FileXChange does the rest! ** COPY, CUT, DELETE AND ZIP FILES: you can move, delete, zip and unzip files and folders ** FOLDERS ADD: you may add folders and manage files ** FILE DISPLAY: FileXChange allows you to view and play the most important file formats, including: ■ Text (.doc, .docx, .rtf, and more) ■ PDF (.pdf) ■ Excel (.xls, .xlsx) ■ Powerpoint (.ppt) ■ Keynote (.key) ■ Numbers (.numbers) ■ Pages (.pages) ■ Main image formats (.png, .jpg, and more) ■ Main audio formats (.mp3, .wav, .aif, and more) ■ Major video formats (.mov, .m4v, and more) ** ONLINE HELP AND SAMPLE VIDEOS now easier to use due to sample videos and a useful quick guide you find embedded in the app. ** MULTIPLE SELECTIONS: you can select multiple files for zip or delete. ** SHARE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA ROLL: With FileXChange you can get the photos taken with your device, enter them in the "Pictures" folder and share them with other devices ** ZIP, UNZIP, E-MAIL: FileXChange can compress, decompress and email individual files or entire folders. ** USB FILE SHARING: to exchange large files you may take advantage of the iTunes program on your desktop by connecting your iOS device via the USB cable and saving files to and from your desktop in the FileXChange filesystem. ** PASSWORD PROTECTION: to maintain the confidentiality of your documents, FileXChange provides for password protection. ********* PRESS “FIleXChange is the new application to manage and exchange files on your iPhone, iPodTouch and iPad. With a single click, you can send any type of file towards other devices of any type“ Daily iPhone Blog 23/05/2011” FileXChange: SHARE YOUR FILES THE EASY WAY
FileCentral for iPhone
Consolidate all your cloud storage, local files, and content from other apps into a single, organized hub. Seamlessly transfer files, text, and images between devices, even without a network connection, using WiFi or Bluetooth. Secure your data with password protection and fingerprint ID.
- Unified cloud and local file management
- Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth)
- Clipboard and content sharing
- View, print, email, and zip files
- App and folder password protection
- Create and edit text files
- Sync local files with iCloud
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The ONE Place to Manage Files - Access, Print, Email and Transfer files from Cloud Servers, Other Apps & Devices and your Mac or PC. Transfer your clipboard, images, copied text and files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC with one tap - even without a network. Via WiFi or Bluetooth Manage ALL of your Files in One Place • Combine all of your Cloud Servers together to Transfer Files between them and other devices • iCloud & iCloud Drive, DropBox, Evernote, FTP, Google Drive, OneDrive, ShareFile, SugarSync, WebDAV & More • Share and fetch files from your Mac or PC • Send or fetch files from Other Apps to store centrally • Move files into folders and use the powerful search function to find them again • View, Print, Email and Zip Files • Rename, duplicate and change the file type • Play Video and Audio files • Secure your files with an App Password or Finger Touch ID • Password protect folders • Create and edit text files to store notes and ideas, then share with others, print or copy/paste • Sync your local files with another device via iCloud - seamlessly and automatically Transfer Files and Content to other devices • Add a new printer to your Mac from the available list ("Send to Device @ WePrint") and print any document to your iPhone or iPad as a PDF file • Use the built in Bluetooth or WiFi transfer features to quickly and simply send files to another iPad, iPhone, Mac or PC • Bluetooth transfer is as simple as opening FileCentral - no pairing required • Copy text or an image from a Web Page and send to another device with a single tap • Send a phone number, address, photo or other content quickly to a friend • Copy a web page address and with just one tap, send it to your colleague Share and Transfer your Photos and Image Files • Save your Album Photos as files • Move Image Files to your Photo Album • Move Photos & Image Files to and from your Cloud server, Mac/PC or another iPad/iPhone • Print Photos • Select multiple photos to send via email Add even More Power - Expand to Convert and Edit PDFs and Print to ALL Printers, not just AirPrint
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FileCentral for iPhone at 4.8 against FileXChange's 3.4. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 49%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). FileXChange's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support 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. FileXChange sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.
FileCentral for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileCentral for iPhone has 180 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of FileXChange's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's.
FileXChange ships an update every 6 weeks, FileCentral for iPhone every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | FileXChange | FileCentral for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (180 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 180 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iStArtApp | EuroSmartz Ltd |
Customer experience
FileXChange
FileCentral for iPhone
Bugs and requests
FileXChange
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FileCentral for iPhone
Reported bugs
5 issues- Thumbnails won't load
- App hardly ever works
- App is outdated
- Minor login and authentication issues
- WebDAV not working at all
Requested features
2 requests- Stronger data security
- Developing encryption clarity
In-app purchases
FileXChange
- the upgrade to the full version$5.99
FileCentral for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Questions
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