# ChmPlus Lite vs File Manager

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.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ChmPlus Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

ChmPlus Lite ships an update monthly, File Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChmPlus Lite | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chmplus-lite-chmepub-reader/id443454952/reviews) | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [兰桂 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/433671404) | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) |

## What reviewers say

### ChmPlus Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chmplus-lite-chmepub-reader/id443454952)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Transfer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 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.*