# Total files vs Kubatel

The clearest difference is ads: Kubatel at none against Total files's shown. Total files's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (135K vs 1.4K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Kubatel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 45% of Kubatel's.

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, Kubatel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | Kubatel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubatel/id1338300593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 45.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [David Leyva Abrahantes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531594321) |

## What reviewers say

### Total files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579)

This app acts as a unified file manager for your device, integrating multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. It allows for easy file management, a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, and advanced search capabilities across all linked accounts and local storage.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud), iOS Files app integration, Virtual folders for organizing files, Spotlight indexing for quick search, PDF reader with annotation and shape recognition, Compression and decompression (zip), PIN protection for folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAd & Premium features | $4.99 | per month |
| NoAd & Premium features | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| NoAd & Premium features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full version upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Amazing file manager and music player
- 🚀 Reliable, fast, and efficient
- 👍 Convenient for offline music/video access
- 👍 Useful features like playlists and advanced search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paid upgrades
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 🔨 Degraded functionality compared to previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Download issues and lost progress
- Inconsistent behavior across device types
- Broken features (e.g. unable to open videos)

**Requested features**

- Shuffle and repeat playlist functionality
- Ability to edit song metadata (tags, album art)
- Improved browser and download management
- Better integration with cloud storage services


### Kubatel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubatel/id1338300593)

This app provides comprehensive contact information, including birthday notifications. It offers direct access to ETECSA services, data plans, and informal exchange rates. Users can manage Nauta portal access, recharge balances, and utilize remote and telebanking functions.

**Highlights:** Contact information lookup, Birthday notifications, Direct ETECSA service access, Data plan management, Informal exchange rates, Nauta portal access, Remote and telebanking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mensual | $0.99 | per month |
| Anual | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excelente app
- 👍 Muy buena app
- 🚀 Útil para usuarios de iOS
- 👍 Funcionalidades útiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Problemas con la autenticación
- 🐛 Problemas con el registro de tarjetas
- 🐛 Problemas con transferencias y pagos
- 🔍 Diseño de interfaz poco atractivo
- 🔍 Falta de funcionalidades avanzadas

**Reported bugs**

- No funciona la descarga de la base de datos
- Problemas con el escaneo de códigos QR
- Errores al realizar transferencias y pagos

**Requested features**

- Opción para enviar SMS de confirmación de transferencias
- Soporte para escaneo de códigos QR
- Más opciones de pago y recarga (sellos, Nauta, ONAT)
- Opción para editar y eliminar tarjetas registradas
- Consulta de saldo de todas las tarjetas en un solo lugar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total files free?

Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kubatel free?

Kubatel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Total files or Kubatel?

Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Kubatel averages 4.3 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Total files or Kubatel have ads?

Total files shows ads; Kubatel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total files or Kubatel?

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kubatel every 9 days. Most recently, Total files was updated on September 26, 2026 and Kubatel on September 4, 2026.

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