File Manager & Browser vs uDisk
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
uDisk
Transform your iOS device into a portable USB drive. Easily transfer files between your device and computer via Wi-Fi or iTunes. Browse, play, and edit various file types directly on your phone or tablet.
- Use iOS device as USB disk
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- iTunes File Sharing
- Browse various file types
- Play music and video
- Edit text files
- Create directories and sort files
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Let your iOS device become a USB disk ! You can use it to transfer files between iOS device and computer by Wifi or iTunes File Sharing. The uDisk support various files browse, music and video play, and text file editing. Tap the toolbar buttons you can view the wifi address, create a directory, sort the files, and change the view mode. Long press the file item, you can move, rename, email and delete the file. Enjoy it ! If any question and suggestion, please contact czh0766@163.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: uDisk at 84% against File Manager & Browser's 48%. uDisk also leads on ads (none vs shown). File Manager & Browser's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 233) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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 uDisk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
File Manager & Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 54K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 84% of uDisk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager & Browser | uDisk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (54K ratings) — better | 4.3 (233 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54K — better | 233 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| 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 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Shenzhen Brown Bear Technology Co., LTD |
Customer experience
File Manager & Browser
uDisk
User reviews
File Manager & Browser
From 54K 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
uDisk
From 233 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast transfer
- 👍 Good for organizing files
- 👍 Useful for freeing up phone space
- 👍 Versatile and durable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Does not work for some users
- 🐛 App requires download to each device
- 🐛 Cannot rotate screen
- 🐛 Does not work as a standalone flash drive
- 🐛 Limited file transfer capability
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
uDisk
Reported bugs
6 issues- Cannot save files manually
- Material does not always show
- Does not work after initial use
- Cannot rotate screen
- Does not transfer videos from phone
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- No permissions requested for file access
Requested features
2 requests- App should be pre-loaded on the thumbdrive
- More clarity on app functionality and safety
In-app purchases
File Manager & Browser
- TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Upgrade$2.99
uDisk
- Pro Version$3.99
Questions
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