File Manager & Browser vs File Managers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Integrated PDF Reader
- Microsoft Office & Apple iWorks support
- Multiple cloud integrations
- Passcode file protection
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Create and extract ZIP files
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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
File Managers
Easily manage files and folders across your device, network storage, and cloud services. Supports common file operations, media management, and batch processing for efficient organization.
- Manage files and folders
- Network and cloud storage integration
- Search and share files
- Batch operations
- Media file management
- File organization and sorting
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File Manager You can easily manage your files and folders on your device, Network-attached storage, and cloud storages. Main Storage Internal Storage you can manage all files and folders on both your storage iCloud Google Drive. 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 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. HD File Manager is to Easy and Powerful File Manager for Devices. File Manager HD is free, fast and full-featured. HD File Manager/Explorer app is more than just a File Manager, you also get a Process Manager and Backup Manager included within as a bonus. File Commander - File Manager - Es Explorer, Supports Media Files and Major File Formats. SD File Manager will transfer content between internal storage, usb flash drive, and cloud storage. File Organization: Organize your files effortlessly with FileMaster. Create, rename, move, copy, and delete files and folders with just a few taps or clicks. Sort and categorize your files for quick access. File Search: Quickly find the files you need using powerful search capabilities. Search by file name, type, date, or even content within files to locate information in seconds. Batch Operations: Save time by performing actions on multiple files simultaneously. Batch rename, delete, or move files to streamline your file management tasks. FileMaster is your all-in-one solution for managing files efficiently, whether you're a professional seeking a powerful tool for work-related tasks or a casual user looking for an easy way to keep your digital life organized. 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
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Verdict
File Manager & Browser and File Managers both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of File Managers's. File Manager & Browser also leads on ratings volume (54K vs 323) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). File Managers's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and File Managers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager & Browser against 4.4 for File Managers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 54K ratings behind it against 323, 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 20% of File Managers's.
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File Managers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager & Browser | File Managers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (54K ratings) — better | 4.4 (323 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better | 20.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54K — better | 323 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Laxay Gajera |
Customer experience
File Manager & Browser
File Managers
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 Managers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
File Manager & Browser
- TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Upgrade$2.99
File Managers
- File Manager Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
- File Manager Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- File Manager Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
- File Manager - Remove Ads$3.99
Questions
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