Comparison

File Manager & Browser vs File Hub by imoreapps

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 Hub by imoreapps

Manage files on your iOS device with this app. Access cloud services and network servers, view documents, and play media without conversion. It offers robust file management, viewing, and playback capabilities for millions of users.

Highlights
  • Cloud service integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Network server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Samba)
  • Document viewer (PDF, Office)
  • Audio/Video player
  • File compression/decompression
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Local storage management
Features
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A better way to manage files on iOS device. It helps user accessing the most popular cloud services and old fashion NAS/WebDAV/FTP/SFTP servers, viewing PDF, Office documents and playing most of audio/video formats without convert hassles. Millions use File Hub every day to manage their files. KEY FEATURES: ■ File Manager • Supports local storage and Recycle bin. • Supports iCloud, OneDrive, Google drive, Dropbox, Box cloud services. • Supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV & Windows Samba servvers. • Support for file collection and tagging. • More than 40+ file types support. • Multiple view modes support. • Sort files by "Name", "Date", "Size", "Kind" fields. • Unarchive ZIP, RAR, 7-zip, CBZ, CBR, TAR, BZ2, GZ files. • Network Task Manager supports uploading and downloading of files and directories. • Built-in wireless file transfer, easily exchange files between iOS devices and computer. • Editing photo and MP3 ID3 tags. ■ Viewer • Image Viewer • Text Editor • PDF Reader • Music Player • Video Player • Office Documents Viewer ■ Others • Light/Dark themes. • Password authentication. • Much more... Note: If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to App Store 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 at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy — https://imoreapps.github.io/filehub/privacy.html

Screenshots

File Manager & Browser4 screens
File Hub by imoreapps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: File Hub by imoreapps at none against File Manager & Browser's shown. File Hub by imoreapps also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 49%). File Manager & Browser's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hub by imoreapps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. 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 4.6 for File Hub by imoreapps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 66% of File Hub by imoreapps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File Hub by imoreapps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Manager & Browser versus File Hub by imoreapps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & BrowserFile Hub by imoreapps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55K ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTapMedia Ltd晓飞 李

Customer experience

File Manager & Browser

All ratings54,361 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.6%

File Hub by imoreapps

All ratings1,056 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative28.9%

User reviews

File Manager & Browser

From 55K 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 Hub by imoreapps

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful file management
  • 🔒 Secure storage
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Supports various file formats
  • 🌐 Seamless cloud integration

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model for core features
  • 🐛 Stability issues after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🙄 Removal of previously purchased functionality

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 Hub by imoreapps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Connectivity issues with SMB and WebDAV
  • Inconsistent behavior when transferring large files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality for files
  • Improve video playback performance
  • Implement two-way sync with cloud services
  • Bring back password protection for folders

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager & Browser

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

File Hub by imoreapps

Subscriptions1
  • Professional Edition (1 Year)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional Edition (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is File Manager & Browser free?
File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Hub by imoreapps free?
File Hub by imoreapps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File Hub by imoreapps?
File Hub by imoreapps is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while File Hub by imoreapps averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do File Manager & Browser or File Hub by imoreapps have ads?
File Manager & Browser shows ads; File Hub by imoreapps does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File Hub by imoreapps?
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File Hub by imoreapps every 2 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and File Hub by imoreapps on October 29, 2026.

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