# File Viewer vs iFiles

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against File Viewer's 3.4. iFiles also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 5). File Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 45% of iFiles's.

File Viewer ships an update every 6 months, iFiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Viewer | iFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-viewer/id495987613/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **45.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sharpened Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/410672596) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## 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


### 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 Viewer free?

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

### Is iFiles free?

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

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

iFiles is rated higher. File Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do File Viewer or iFiles have ads?

iFiles shows ads; File Viewer does not.

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

File Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Viewer was updated on October 12, 2026 and iFiles on October 11, 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.*