Comparison

File Manager vs XFiles Pro

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

XFiles Pro

Manage local and remote files with a dual-pane interface. Connect to various cloud services, network shares, and media servers. Preview files and browse archives without leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Dual-pane file management
  • Connect to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, S3
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Media server support (Jellyfin, Emby)
  • In-app file preview
  • Browse archives as folders
Features
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Your files, wherever they live. XFiles is a local-first file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse local folders and remote storage in one fast, expandable tree, or work side by side in dual-pane mode. CONNECT EVERYWHERE • FTP and encrypted FTPS • SFTP with an interactive SSH Terminal • WebDAV and Nextcloud • SMB and NAS shares • S3-compatible object storage • HTTP directory indexes • Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive • Jellyfin and Emby media servers A LOCATION IN FILES • Save to Files from Safari, Mail, Notes and other apps • Destinations include On My Device and writable remotes • In Files, pick XFiles, then On My Device or a writable remote WORK WITH FILES • Copy, move, rename and delete • Search names under the current folder tree • Resolve transfer conflicts with clear choices PREVIEW IN PLACE Open images, video, audio, text and PDF without leaving XFiles. ARCHIVES AS FOLDERS Browse ZIP, 7z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ archives, then copy out only the files you need. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Connection details remain on your device. XFiles connects directly to services you choose. The free tier includes three saved network locations of any supported protocol. XFiles Pro unlocks unlimited network locations and the interactive SSH Terminal for SFTP servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

File Manager4 screens
XFiles Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XFiles Pro at 5.0 against File Manager's 1.0. XFiles Pro also leads on device support. File Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, 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 XFiles Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XFiles Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
File Manager versus XFiles Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ManagerXFiles Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavenbrook Software Inc.宣飞 刘

Customer experience

File Manager

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

XFiles Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Manager

One-time1
  • File Manager Upgrade$0.99
3 purchases

XFiles Pro

Subscriptions2
  • XFiles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • XFiles Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • XFiles Pro Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XFiles Pro free?
XFiles Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager or XFiles Pro?
XFiles Pro is rated higher. File Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XFiles Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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