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.
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 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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | File Manager & Browser | File Hub by imoreapps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (55K ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | 晓飞 李 |
Customer experience
File Manager & Browser
File Hub by imoreapps
User reviews
File Manager & Browser
From 55K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
File Manager & Browser
- TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Upgrade$2.99
File Hub by imoreapps
- Professional Edition (1 Year)$2.991 Year
- Professional Edition (Lifetime)$9.99
Questions
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