Comparison

FileXChange vs X File Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

X File Manager

Manage your files, photos, videos, and documents with a powerful and intuitive interface. Organize, protect, and share your data easily with features like passcode protection, compression, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Smart file organization
  • Passcode and folder protection
  • File compression (ZIP)
  • Built-in web browser and downloader
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Document scanner
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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X File Manager provide better capabilities of File Explorer, Video Management, Photo Management, Document Management. ◉ SMART FILE MANAGER Not just a File Manager, to help you manage your files more efficiently, also variety of powerful editing, compressing and security features, you can create folders, protect folders with passcodes and zip large folders for easy transfer. Create separate folders for photos, videos, notes, documents, or work files. Everything is easy with the app’s super-intuitive interface and neat design. ◉ POWERFUL VIEWER Designed with convenience in mind, X File Manager supports a wide range of the most popular file formats, including mp4, mov, jpeg, png, pdf, docx, rtf, zip and more... Meaning you can view photos, videos, documents, notes and more! ◉ SIMPLE FILE SHARING With numerous file-sharing options, the sharing of documents is super-easy. Share via external apps, or do a wi-fi or iTunes transfer, or also upload your files on the Cloud and share them via a link. The sharing of files and folders has never been this easy! ◉ SUPPORTED FILE FORMAT ▸ Photos & Video (HEIC, JPEG, PNG, MOV, MP4...) ▸ Read-Only Documents (PDF, DOC(x), XLS(x), RTF...) ▸ Compress (RAR, ZIP & Password ZIP) ▸ And much more… ◉ SHARE CAPACITY ▸ Wifi-Transfer ▸ iTune (via Cable) ▸ External App Share ◉ BUILT-IN BROWSER ▸ Simple and easy to use, no learning curve required ▸ Private Tab and Multiple tab support ▸ Powerful Photo Downloader, PDF Downloader, Zip/RAR Downloader, Video Downloader to help download video, photo, archive easily. ◉ KEY FEATURES ▸ Document Scanner ▸ Passcode Protection ▸ File & Folder Editing (Copy/Cut/Paste/Delete…) ▸ (Secure) Compress (ZIP) ▸ Specific Folder Lock ▸ Built-In Web Browser & Downloader ▸ Google Drive & DropBox Support ▸ Dual Theme (Light & Dark) X File Manager app is a must-have for any modern individuals handling different kinds of data on their iOS devices. Download now for free and let us know about any bugs, questions, feature requests or any other suggestions.

Screenshots

FileXChange4 screens
X File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X File Manager at 100% against FileXChange's 49%. X File Manager also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). FileXChange's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FileXChange sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and X File Manager 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

X File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X File Manager has 91 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 100% of X File Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileXChange ships an update every 6 weeks, X File Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FileXChange versus X File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileXChangeX File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)4.6 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings791 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperiStArtAppNguyen Luong

Customer experience

FileXChange

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative46.8%

X File Manager

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileXChange

One-time1
  • the upgrade to the full version$5.99
1 purchases

X File Manager

One-time1
  • X-File (Ultimate Upgrade)$4.99

Questions

Is FileXChange free?
FileXChange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X File Manager free?
X File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileXChange or X File Manager?
X File Manager is rated higher. FileXChange averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while X File Manager averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.
Do FileXChange or X File Manager have ads?
X File Manager shows ads; FileXChange does not.
Which is updated more often, FileXChange or X File Manager?
FileXChange ships an update every 6 weeks, and X File Manager fortnightly. Most recently, FileXChange was updated on October 22, 2026 and X File Manager on October 24, 2026.

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