# File Manager & Browser vs iFiles

The clearest difference is update cadence: iFiles at every 3 weeks against File Manager & Browser's every 2 months. File Manager & Browser's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 3.2K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 45% of iFiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, iFiles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Browser | iFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 45.3% 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 | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## 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


### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

**Highlights:** File management and organization, Document scanning and PDF editing, File conversion for documents and media, Built-in music and video players, Web browser with file downloader, ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving, Cloud storage and network server integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on login
- Inability to unzip files properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Browser free?

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

### Is iFiles free?

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

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

iFiles is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do File Manager & Browser or iFiles have ads?

Both File Manager & Browser and iFiles show ads.

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

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and iFiles on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*