Total files pro vs Poly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total files pro
Manage all your files from various cloud services and local storage in one place. This app offers a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, advanced search capabilities, and seamless integration with iOS.
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud)
- iOS Files app integration
- Virtual folders for organizing files
- Spotlight indexing for quick search
- PDF viewer with annotation tools
- File compression and decompression (zip)
- PIN protection for folders
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Total Files is the one stop file manager for iOS, with powerful PDF reader, cloud storage support and much more! Total Files supports DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive and iCloud Files and offers iOS Files app integration to download and upload to any cloud from any app! You'll not need to install a separate app for each storage provider that you want to use from your device! Link all cloud accounts in Total Files and enjoy the full integration with iOS. For example, thanks to the iOS “Files” integration, you can directly save files to one of the cloud linked in Total, simply using the "Save in files” feature available in any apps on your device. Virtual folders allows to group files that come from different sources (cloud or local). The Spotlight indexing of all local contents allows to immediately find and open the file you're looking for, without opening the app! Our powerful PDF viewer offers annotation capabilities and automatically recognise common shapes and gestures to highlight paragraph Main features: - iOS 11 Files app integration for ALL clouds linked to the app in read write mode. - Supports Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, iCloud services for remote file storage. - Search between all contents in the app and in the linked cloud storages thanks to the advanced search - Compression and decompression features (zip) - Spotlight indexing - PDF editor with annotation, shape recognition - Simultaneous linking of multiple Cloud accounts and management of folders shared with other users. - Bookmarks and history management. - URL autocomplete - Quick search bar, and enhanced search within all cloud and local files. - PIN to hide and secure folders. - Multi-tab browser
Poly
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Poly-PDF — Scanner, PDF Editor & Annotator Pay once, own it forever — no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no surprises. Poly-PDF is a complete PDF editor for iPhone and iPad. Edit text directly on the page, annotate documents, fill forms, sign, and organize your files. EDIT TEXT IN PLACE Tap any text on a PDF and start typing. PolyPDF lets you edit the actual content of a document right on the page, preserving the original font, size, and layout. Change a date, fix a typo, or rewrite a paragraph. ANNOTATE ANYTHING Add sticky notes, text boxes, shapes, arrows, and freehand ink drawings anywhere on a page. Highlight, underline, or strikethrough selected text. Every annotation is saved directly into the PDF so it opens correctly in any other app. FILL FORMS & SIGN Tap any form field to fill it in. Add your signature from a saved library or draw a new one. Insert images and stamps with a single tap. SHAPES & DRAWING Draw rectangles, ovals, lines, and arrows with full control over stroke color, fill color, and line width. Sketch freely with the pen tool or highlight with the highlighter. Smart alignment guides help you center and align objects on the page. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY Keep your PDFs tidy with folders, search, and sort options. Drag a file onto a folder to move it instantly. Open PDFs directly from iCloud Drive and save changes back in place. SCAN DOCUMENTS Turn paper into PDFs with the built-in document scanner. Scan multi-page documents in seconds and save them straight to your library. POWERFUL PAGE TOOLS Reorder, rotate, insert, and delete pages. Export a clean flattened copy of any document. Redact sensitive information permanently with the redaction tool. BUILT FOR iPAD Open two documents side by side in split view with synchronized scrolling. Use the full-screen reading mode for distraction-free viewing. Keyboard shortcuts make editing faster than ever. MORE FEATURES · Table of contents navigation · Bookmarks and go-to-page · Full-text search across pages · Password-protected PDF support · Dark mode support · Undo and redo for all edits · Works entirely offline — no account required Poly-PDF is built for people who work with documents every day. Whether you're reviewing contracts, editing reports, filling out forms, or marking up study notes, Poly-PDF gives you the tools to get it done — right on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Poly at every 2 weeks against Total files pro's every 4 weeks. Poly also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Total files pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Total files pro costs $4.99 and Poly $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Total files pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Poly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total files pro | Poly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Ideas S.r.l. | German Alfonso Torres |
Bugs and requests
Total files pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Download progress indicator not working
- Hidden folder access not working with Face ID
- Certain file types not supported for download
- Browser UI issues on newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add slow motion playback
- Enable batch file conversion
- Improve video player controls
- Provide iCloud/cloud sync support
- Restore YouTube download functionality
Poly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Total files pro
No in-app purchases
Poly
No in-app purchases









