Comparison

ChmPlus Lite vs File Manager

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

Head to head
About

ChmPlus Lite

This app allows you to read and manage various document formats, including CHM and EPUB, on your iPhone or iPad. It offers features like highlighting, bookmarking, searching, and file transfer. You can also manage files, create text documents, and save images.

Highlights
  • Read CHM and EPUB files
  • Highlight, bookmark, and annotate
  • Full-text search
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
  • Passcode lock for files
  • Support for multiple document and archive formats
Features
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ChmPlus Reader (CHM+) is a feature-rich CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) document/ebook reader for iPhone/iPad. ChmPlus Reader now supports passcode lock! CHM/EPUB Document Support: • Highlight / bookmark / annotation • Search (find on page & document-wide search) • Open CHM files instantly (even with huge files) • Supports CHM files in different languages • Supports pinch to zoom • Navigate through table of contents • Supports full screen mode • Supports auto rotation and orientation lock • Long press on an image to: 1) save the image to photo album 2) copy the image to clipboard (and paste it into your email) • Night mode (white text on black background) File Management: • Transfer files via Wi-Fi (FTP & HTTP) / iTunes File Sharing • Create/copy/move/rename/delete files and folders • Passcode lock • Support opening document with other applications • Import documents from other applications • Create/edit text documents • Send multiple Email attachments • Create .zip archives • Save image to Photos • Browse and manage remote files (FTP/FTPS, SFTP and WebDAV) Supported File Types: • .chm (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) • .epub (electronic publication) • MS Office - .doc, .ppt., .xls, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx • iWork '08/'09 (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) • PDF, HTML, RTF, .mht, Safari webarchives and text files • .zip, .rar, .7z, .bz2, .gz, .tar and various other archive file types • High resolution images • Audio and video ==SUPPORT== - https://langui.net/chmplus/

About

File Manager

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Exchange files and folders between multiple phones
  • View transfer progress
  • Open files within the app
  • Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP)
  • Record voice and video
  • Edit file system (create, move, delete)
  • Share files via email and social media
Features
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

Screenshots

ChmPlus Lite4 screens
File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.5 against ChmPlus Lite's 3.6. File Manager also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 49%) and ads (none vs shown). ChmPlus Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, monetization model 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. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ChmPlus Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of ChmPlus Lite's written reviews are positive against 84% of File Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChmPlus Lite ships an update monthly, File Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ChmPlus Lite versus File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChmPlus LiteFile Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (11 ratings)4.5 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews84.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1198 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer兰桂 吴小文 黄

Customer experience

ChmPlus Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative37.0%

File Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.6%

In-app purchases

None

ChmPlus Lite

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

File Manager

One-time6
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99

Questions

Is ChmPlus Lite free?
ChmPlus Lite 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, ChmPlus Lite or File Manager?
File Manager is rated higher. ChmPlus Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.
Do ChmPlus Lite or File Manager have ads?
ChmPlus Lite shows ads; File Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, ChmPlus Lite or File Manager?
ChmPlus Lite ships an update monthly, and File Manager every 4 months. Most recently, ChmPlus Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and File Manager on October 20, 2026.

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