# File Viewer vs MyFiles

The clearest difference is rating: MyFiles at 4.4 against File Viewer's 3.4. MyFiles also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). File Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyFiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Viewer ships an update every 6 months, MyFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Viewer | MyFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-viewer/id495987613/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager-browser/id6478056702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharpened Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/410672596) | [亮辉 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675818795) |

## What reviewers say

### File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-viewer/id495987613)

Easily open and view over 100 different file types, including documents, images, videos, and archives. Browse files stored on your device or in iCloud Drive. This app also identifies unknown files and displays detailed file information.

**Highlights:** Open 100+ file types, Browse device and iCloud Drive, Built-in readers for Office, PDF, and images, Extract compressed archives, Identify unknown files, View file information and metadata

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager-browser/id6478056702)

Manage and play all your files on iPhone and iPad. Browse local storage, cloud drives, and network servers. Includes archive tools, a media player, document viewer, and wireless transfer capabilities.

**Highlights:** Complete file management, Advanced archive and compression tools, Built-in media player, Document viewer and PDF scanner, Wireless file transfer, Cloud and network integration, App security with Face ID/Touch ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Viewer free?

File Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyFiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Viewer or MyFiles?

MyFiles is rated higher. File Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MyFiles averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do File Viewer or MyFiles have ads?

Neither File Viewer nor MyFiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Viewer or MyFiles?

File Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and MyFiles every 2 months. Most recently, File Viewer was updated on July 22, 2026 and MyFiles on September 9, 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.*