File Manager vs LocalViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Manager
This app provides comprehensive file management for your device. Organize, edit, and share files with a user-friendly interface, including a folder tree and split-panel view. It also features built-in media players and editors for various file types.
- Folder tree structure with drag-and-drop
- Wi-Fi transfer and AirDrop support
- Built-in audio and video player
- Image and PDF editing tools
- Office file viewer
- ZIP and UNZIP functionality
- Text and spreadsheet editor
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ile Manager is a powerful, all-in-one file management app for iPhone and iPad. Organize, browse, play, edit, and share your files — no subscriptions, no cloud accounts required. FOLDER TREE STRUCTURE • Split-panel layout with an expandable folder tree on the left and file list on the right • Create, rename, move, and delete folders with drag-and-drop support • Swipe to delete files quickly, or use the context menu for more options WI-FI TRANSFER & AIRDROP • Transfer files wirelessly from any computer or device using a web browser on the same Wi-Fi network • Receive files via AirDrop and "Open In" from other apps • No cables, no cloud — your files stay on your device AUDIO & VIDEO PLAYER • Built-in player for MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, AAC, and more • Video playback for MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and other formats with HDR support • Background audio playback — keep listening while using other apps • Loop, shuffle, and play all tracks in a folder IMAGE & PDF EDITOR • View images in full screen with zoom and swipe gestures • Edit images: rotate, mirror, crop, resize, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation • Annotate and mark up PDF documents with the built-in editor • Export edited images directly to your library OFFICE FILES VIEWER • Open and view Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xls, .xlsx), and PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) files • View Rich Text Format (.rtf) documents • No third-party apps or conversions needed ZIP & UNZIP • Compress files and folders into .zip archives • Extract .zip files with one tap • Long-press any file or folder to zip, or any .zip file to unzip TEXT EDITOR • Create and edit plain text (.txt), Markdown (.md), and JSON files • Spreadsheet editor for CSV files with add/delete rows and columns BILINGUAL INTERFACE • Full English and Chinese (Simplified) interface • Automatically detects your device language on first launch • Switch languages anytime in Settings
LocalViewer
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LocalViewer brings local documents, web files, ebooks, code, images, audio and video into one viewer for iPhone and iPad. Open content from Files, the Share Sheet, web folders or linked folders, then organize, read and play it on your device. No account is required. Supported content • Web and data: HTML, HTM, Markdown, TXT, JSON, CSV, TSV, SVG and limited TSX/JSX component previews • Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and RTF • Ebooks: DRM-free EPUB 2 and EPUB 3, including reflowable and fixed layouts • Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PSD and other supported variants • Media: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, plus MP4, MOV and M4V with system-supported codecs • Code and configuration: Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, C/C++, Java, Kotlin, Shell, SQL, XML, YAML, TOML, INI, CONF and plist Read and play • EPUB contents, in-book search, themes and position recovery; adjust text size in reflowable books while preserving fixed layouts • Video seeking, playback speed and full screen; audio and video play in the foreground, with one active playback source • Read-only code with line numbers, basic highlighting, wrapping, find and copy; binary plist is displayed as XML • RTF formatting where supported, text search, copying and reading-position recovery • Outlines, in-document search, image zoom and format-specific exports where available Organize and import • Filename search, type filters, grouping, favorites, move and rename • Import from Files, Share Extension, complete web folders or linked folders • Undo deletion within 3 seconds • Control web scripts, external resources, zoom and back/forward navigation No account, ads or analytics SDKs. LocalViewer does not actively collect personal data; imported content stays on your device by default. Publication scripts and automatic remote resources are disabled for EPUB. Video compatibility depends on the actual codec supported by the system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: File Manager at Free against LocalViewer's $1.99. LocalViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support. On 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
File Manager is free to download; LocalViewer costs $1.99 up front. File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LocalViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | File Manager | LocalViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heavenbrook Software Inc. | 明罡 蒋 |
In-app purchases
File Manager
- File Manager Upgrade$0.99
LocalViewer
No in-app purchases









