# CHM Sharp vs Fileso

The clearest difference is rating: Fileso at 4.8 against CHM Sharp's 3.8. Fileso also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 67%). CHM Sharp's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHM Sharp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fileso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fileso holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fileso has 74 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of CHM Sharp's written reviews are positive against 96% of Fileso's.

CHM Sharp ships an update every 4 months, Fileso every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHM Sharp | Fileso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chm-sharp/id467098001/reviews) | **[4.8 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## What reviewers say

### CHM Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chm-sharp/id467098001)

This app is a reader for CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML Help) documents on iOS devices. It allows for file management, searching within documents, and various viewing options. Transfer files easily via Wi-Fi or iTunes.

**Highlights:** CHM document reader, File sorting and searching, File management (copy, move, delete), Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer, In-document search and highlighting, Pinch-to-zoom support, Bookmark functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Fileso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-zip-rar-7zip-extractor/id6544783659)

This app is a powerful file manager designed for extensive file handling. It allows users to import, preview, compress, extract, edit, and convert a wide range of file types. It also supports various cloud storage and network protocols for seamless file management.

**Highlights:** Import and manage files from various sources, Preview a wide array of file formats, Edit and annotate PDF documents, Video, image, and audio editing tools, Unzip and compress archives, Support for cloud storage and network protocols

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHM Sharp free?

CHM Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fileso free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CHM Sharp or Fileso?

Fileso is rated higher. CHM Sharp averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Fileso averages 4.8 from 74 ratings.

### Do CHM Sharp or Fileso have ads?

CHM Sharp shows ads; Fileso does not.

### Which is updated more often, CHM Sharp or Fileso?

CHM Sharp ships an update every 4 months, and Fileso every 2 weeks. Most recently, CHM Sharp was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fileso on October 30, 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.*