# File Manager & Browser vs Files

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager & Browser at 4.5 against Files's 2.9. File Manager & Browser also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Files's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager & Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 7.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 14% of Files's.

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, Files every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Browser | Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290/reviews)** | [2.9 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files/id1232058109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 7.6K |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290)

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

**Highlights:** Integrated PDF Reader, Microsoft Office & Apple iWorks support, Multiple cloud integrations, Passcode file protection, Wi-Fi file transfer, Create and extract ZIP files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Compatible with older devices
- 🚀 Great file organization
- 📁 Useful for storing and managing files
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs not fixed
- 🐛 Issues with file management features
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files
- 💰 Subscription model changes
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- Images changing to last uploaded image
- Inability to see files on device
- Wifi sync feature crashing after update
- Note feature not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add option to move files within the app
- Improve search functionality
- Enhance audio playback controls
- Provide a 'delete' folder option


### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files/id1232058109)

Manage files from your device, cloud storage, or external drives in one place. Organize with tags, search, and access recent documents easily. Share files and connect to network drives.

**Highlights:** Access files from device, cloud, and external drives, Recents view with high-resolution thumbnails, Organize files with tags, Search and navigate folders, Connect to cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.), Connect to file servers (SMB), Pin favorite folders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for storing and organizing files
- 🔒 Secure file storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Files disappearing or not saving properly
- 🐛 Unreliable sync with cloud services
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop file managers
- 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation and editing

**Reported bugs**

- Files app not showing any files after iOS 15 update
- Inability to delete downloaded files
- Keyboard glitches when editing documents
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files to external storage

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view file extensions
- Improve search functionality
- Allow more customization of the interface
- Integrate better with other Apple apps and services
- Add support for more cloud storage providers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Browser free?

File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Files free?

Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or Files?

File Manager & Browser is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Files averages 2.9 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do File Manager & Browser or Files have ads?

File Manager & Browser shows ads; Files does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or Files?

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Files every 6 months. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Files on October 25, 2026.

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