Comparison

File Manager & Browser 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

File Manager & Browser

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
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File Manager is a FREE file manager and virtual USB drive for the iPhone and iPad. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files and more. FEATURES - Integrated PDF Reader - Supports Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint - Supports Apple iWorks documents - Multiple clouds (Dropbox, OneDrive and more) - Integrated music player - Copy, move and zip multiple files - Passcode protect files - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files from your PC/Mac using Wi-Fi - Built-in search feature - Sort files by "Name","Date","Size" or "Kind" - Share files by email, bluetooth and Facebook. - "Open in" feature allows you to open files in other apps - Create and extract ZIP files and much more... ---------------------------------------- TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

About

File manager

Easily manage all files and folders on your device, including internal storage and cloud services. Browse by category, perform essential file actions, and analyze storage usage. Includes bonus process and backup managers.

Highlights
  • File and folder management
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Storage analysis
  • Internal media viewers
  • Dual-pane interface
  • File compression/decompression
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File Manager File explorer Pro is most powerful file Viewer for User. With File Manager You can easily manage your files and folders on your device, Network-attached storage. Main Storage Internal Storage you can manage all files and folders on both your storage and iCloud. You can find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance immediately after opening File manager. It supports every file management actions File explorer like open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download. File Manager Plus supports media files and major file formats including app. File Manager File explorer Attractive material Design UI/UX is a Light & smooth, Simple & clean, Multi themes support. Browse files easily by category right from File Manager’s home screen: images, videos, music, applications, downloaded. Manage FIle  is to Easy and Powerful File View/Manage for Devices. you also get a Process Manager and Backup Manager included within as a bonus. File Commander - File Manager - File Viewer, Supports Media Files and Major File Formats. SD File Manager will transfer content between internal storage, usb flash drive, and cloud storage. This is a dual-pane Manager, there are two folders shown at same time, and common operation such as copying files are done from one pane to another and file manager shows folder hierarchy in a tree view for clear orientation and fast switching to other location. File Manager Features Open Source, File explorer Pro light and smooth and based on Material Design guidelines. file management actions (open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download, bookmark, and organize). File storage supports media files and major file formats Full-Featured File Storage Tool Find powerless to manage tons of files on your mobile device? Try File Manager , see and manage all files, apps, videos and photos downloaded on your local device. Search and erase unused items to free up more space with this document manager tool. Storage analysis : You can analyze local storages to clean up useless files. You can find out which files take up the most space used File storage. • Internal image viewer / Internal music player/ Internal text editor : You can choose to use built-in utilities for faster and better performance. Features - Search and share files - Basic features like cut, copy, delete etc. easily accessible - Images: You can manage image and picture files in your storages. Image preview is available. - Audios: You can manage all music and sound related files. - Videos: You can manage all video files in your device. [File Manager Pro Subscription] - With a File Manager Pro Unlimited subscription, you have access to all features and App Passcode, Keep folder private etc. advertisements will be removed automatically. - File Manager Pro subscription is billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_TermsOfUse.html [Privacy Policy] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

File Manager & Browser4 screens
File manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: File Manager & Browser at 54K against File manager's 720. File Manager & Browser also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager & Browser against 4.5 for File manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 54K ratings behind it against 720, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 30% of File manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
File Manager & Browser versus File manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & BrowserFile manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (54K ratings)4.5 (720 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings54K — better720
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdBhalala Hiren Bharatbai

Customer experience

File Manager & Browser

All ratings54,361 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.6%

File manager

All ratings720 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

File Manager & Browser

From 54K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

File manager

From 720 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Perfekter File Manager
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Video recording

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup
  • 🐛 Crashes when browsing files
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
  • 🚫 Useless, doesn't work
  • 🚫 No access to local folders

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

File manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when searching for music files
  • Deletes all photos, even unselected ones
  • Closes automatically when opening
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add search option
  • Improve file management capabilities

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager & Browser

Subscriptions1
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
4 purchases

File manager

Subscriptions3
  • File Manager Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • File Manager Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • File Manager Pro - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • File Manager - Remove Ads$29.99

Questions

Is File Manager & Browser free?
File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File manager free?
File manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File manager?
File Manager & Browser and File manager are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 54K and 720 ratings respectively.
Do File Manager & Browser or File manager have ads?
Both File Manager & Browser and File manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File manager?
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File manager every 3 months. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and File manager on August 31, 2026.

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