# File Manager & Browser vs Total files

The clearest difference is update cadence: Total files at every 3 weeks against File Manager & Browser's every 2 months. Total files also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (62% vs 48%). File Manager & Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55K and 135K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 62% of Total files's.

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, Total files every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Browser | Total files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290/reviews) | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55K | **135K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Total files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579)

This app acts as a unified file manager for your device, integrating multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. It allows for easy file management, a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, and advanced search capabilities across all linked accounts and local storage.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud), iOS Files app integration, Virtual folders for organizing files, Spotlight indexing for quick search, PDF reader with annotation and shape recognition, Compression and decompression (zip), PIN protection for folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAd & Premium features | $4.99 | per month |
| NoAd & Premium features | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| NoAd & Premium features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full version upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Amazing file manager and music player
- 🚀 Reliable, fast, and efficient
- 👍 Convenient for offline music/video access
- 👍 Useful features like playlists and advanced search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paid upgrades
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 🔨 Degraded functionality compared to previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Download issues and lost progress
- Inconsistent behavior across device types
- Broken features (e.g. unable to open videos)

**Requested features**

- Shuffle and repeat playlist functionality
- Ability to edit song metadata (tags, album art)
- Improved browser and download management
- Better integration with cloud storage services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Browser free?

File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Total files free?

Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or Total files?

Total files is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while Total files averages 4.7 from 135K ratings.

### Do File Manager & Browser or Total files have ads?

Both File Manager & Browser and Total files show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or Total files?

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Total files every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on October 21, 2026 and Total files on October 21, 2026.

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