Comparison

File Manager vs Foldic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Foldic

Features
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Foldic backs up your iPhone photo albums to a USB drive plugged straight into your phone — no iCloud subscription, no computer, no cloud. REAL FILES, REAL FOLDERS Every album becomes a plain folder of original photos and videos on your drive. No proprietary library — files you can browse anywhere and keep forever. MADE FOR USB-C DRIVES Plug a USB-C drive or SSD into your iPhone, pick a folder, tap Sync All. That's the whole setup. INCREMENTAL AND RESUMABLE Foldic skips what's already on the drive, so after the first backup every sync takes moments. Unplug anytime — the next sync picks up exactly where it stopped. YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY Back up albums individually, or mirror All Photos organized into year/month folders. Live Photos export both the still and the paired video, and capture dates are preserved. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Runs entirely on your iPhone, sandboxed. No account, no analytics — your photos go from your phone to your drive, nowhere else. GOOD TO KNOW • Works with drives readable in the Files app (exFAT, FAT32, APFS) • iPhone with USB-C connects directly; Lightning iPhones need a powered adapter • If photos leave an album, their exported copies are flagged, and nothing is deleted unless you turn on automatic cleanup • Also available on Mac: one purchase covers both (Mac version adds Flickr backup) FOLDIC PRO Foldic is free to download, with every feature unlocked for 7 days. After that, browsing your albums and backup status stays free; running a backup, auto-sync and deep compare need Foldic Pro: a monthly subscription (US$2.99), a yearly subscription (US$29.99), or a one-time Lifetime purchase (US$39.99). Prices may vary by region. One purchase covers Mac and iPhone. If you bought Foldic before it became free, everything stays unlocked forever at no extra cost. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://foldic.app/privacy/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

File Manager4 screens
Foldic1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Foldic at 3 against File Manager's —. On price, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Foldic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
File Manager versus Foldic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ManagerFoldic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavenbrook Software Inc.Jiayan Lin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Manager

One-time1
  • File Manager Upgrade$0.99
3 purchases

Foldic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foldic free?
Foldic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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