# Owlfiles vs iEditor

The clearest difference is rating: Owlfiles at 4.6 against iEditor's 4.1. Owlfiles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). iEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Owlfiles sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Owlfiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owlfiles has 7.2K ratings behind it against 189, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Owlfiles's written reviews are positive against 56% of iEditor's.

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, iEditor every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Owlfiles | iEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524/reviews)** | [4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 160 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) |

## What reviewers say

### Owlfiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owlfiles-file-manager/id510282524)

Access and manage files from local storage, network shares, and cloud services. Stream media, view documents, and transfer files seamlessly across devices. Offers advanced network tools and editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Access SMB, NFS, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, Connect to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, Stream movies and music, View and manage documents, photos, Built-in FTP and HTTP servers, Nearby file transfer, Network tools (Ping, Port Scan)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Owlfiles Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime Promo | $23.99 | one-time |
| Owlfiles Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless file transfers
- 🎥 Good media playback support
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Useful network tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to open certain file types
- Sync issues with network shares
- Inconsistent video playback performance

**Requested features**

- Thumbnail preview for files
- Resume playback option for media
- Batch file rename and delete
- Better integration with cloud storage
- Chromecast/AirPlay support


### iEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723)

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

**Highlights:** Create and import text/source code files, Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML, Search and replace functionality, Export files to PDF or JPEG, File management (add, delete, rename, sort), View multiple file formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
- 🚀 Quick file opening and editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
- 🔍 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited files
- Text disappearing during editing
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Owlfiles free?

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

### Is iEditor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Owlfiles or iEditor?

Owlfiles is rated higher. Owlfiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while iEditor averages 4.1 from 189 ratings.

### Do Owlfiles or iEditor have ads?

iEditor shows ads; Owlfiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Owlfiles or iEditor?

Owlfiles ships an update every 4 weeks, and iEditor every 7 months. Most recently, Owlfiles was updated on October 29, 2026 and iEditor on October 29, 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.*