# File Hub by imoreapps vs iFiles

The clearest difference is ads: File Hub by imoreapps at none against iFiles's shown. File Hub by imoreapps also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 46%). iFiles's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Hub by imoreapps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for File Hub by imoreapps against 4.7 for iFiles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of File Hub by imoreapps's written reviews are positive against 46% of iFiles's.

File Hub by imoreapps ships an update every 2 weeks, iFiles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Hub by imoreapps | iFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-hub-by-imoreapps/id520299954/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [晓飞 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/504228387) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## What reviewers say

### File Hub by imoreapps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-hub-by-imoreapps/id520299954)

Manage files on your iOS device with this app. Access cloud services and network servers, view documents, and play media without conversion. It offers robust file management, viewing, and playback capabilities for millions of users.

**Highlights:** Cloud service integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Network server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Samba), Document viewer (PDF, Office), Audio/Video player, File compression/decompression, Wireless file transfer, Local storage management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Edition (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Professional Edition (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful file management
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Supports various file formats
- 🌐 Seamless cloud integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model for core features
- 🐛 Stability issues after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🙄 Removal of previously purchased functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Connectivity issues with SMB and WebDAV
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring large files

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality for files
- Improve video playback performance
- Implement two-way sync with cloud services
- Bring back password protection for folders


### 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 Hub by imoreapps free?

File Hub by imoreapps 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 Hub by imoreapps or iFiles?

iFiles is rated higher. File Hub by imoreapps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do File Hub by imoreapps or iFiles have ads?

iFiles shows ads; File Hub by imoreapps does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Hub by imoreapps or iFiles?

File Hub by imoreapps ships an update every 2 weeks, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Hub by imoreapps was updated on October 26, 2026 and iFiles on October 26, 2026.

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