Comparison

File Viewer vs FileAtom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Viewer

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
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File Viewer is an easy-to-use file viewer opens over 100 file types, including PDFs, Office documents, images, videos, audio, and compressed archives. Browse and view files on your device or iCloud Drive with ease. Key Features - Open 100+ file types with a single app - Browse files on your device and iCloud Drive - Bookmark favorite locations including iCloud and device storage - View documents with the built-in DOCX reader, DOC reader, PDF viewer, PPTX viewer, PPT viewer, and CSV viewer - Extract compressed archives with the Zip file extractor and Tar Gzip extractor - Identify unknown files with the built-in file identification technology - Show file information including properties and hidden metadata Supported File Types - Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, PAGES - Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, NUMBERS - Presentations: PPT, PPTX, PPSX, KEY - Images: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, JXL, HEIC, PSD, SVG - Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, 3G2, M4V - Audio: M4A, MP3, WAV, AIF, AC3 - Archives: ZIP, GZ, TAR, TGZ - Camera Raw: ARW, CR2, CR3, DNG, NEF - Source Code & Web: HTML, C++, Java, Python, JSON, XML - And many more! File Viewer is brought to you by https://fileinfo.com - a trusted source for file format information.

About

FileAtom

Features
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FileAtom breaks down any file or photo to its smallest details — showing you every piece of metadata your device knows about it. Pick a file from the Files app or a photo from your library, and instantly see a complete breakdown: resolution, camera info, GPS coordinates, EXIF data, color profiles, PDF properties, audio/video codecs, file system attributes, and much more. WHAT YOU CAN INSPECT: - Photos & Images — EXIF, TIFF, GPS, IPTC, color profiles, maker notes, and every property the system reports - PDFs — author, title, page count, encryption status, permissions, and version info - Audio & Video — codecs, bit rate, sample rate, duration, resolution, frame rate, ID3 tags, and iTunes metadata - Any File — size, creation and modification dates, UTI, MIME type, permissions, and extended attributes KEY FEATURES: - Quick Look summary of the most important details at a glance - Tap any field to copy its value to your clipboard - Filter and search across all metadata fields instantly - Open GPS coordinates directly in Maps - Recent inspections history for quick re-access - Import from Files app or Photos library BUILT FOR PRIVACY: FileAtom makes zero network connections. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts, no ads. Every inspection happens entirely on your device. Your files never leave your phone or tablet. Works on both iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

File Viewer4 screens
FileAtom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: File Viewer at Free against FileAtom's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

File Viewer is free to download; FileAtom costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
File Viewer versus FileAtom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ViewerFileAtom
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharpened ProductionsGeorge DeLair

In-app purchases

None

File Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

FileAtom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Viewer free?
File Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileAtom free?
FileAtom costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Viewer or FileAtom have ads?
Neither File Viewer nor FileAtom shows ads.

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