Comparison

Total files vs My FileManager

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

Head to head
About

Total files

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
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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 Terms of use (EULA) available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My FileManager

Organize and manage all your files on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a private browser, download manager, and robust file manipulation tools. Secure your data with passcode and biometric locks.

Highlights
  • Private web browser with bookmarks and tab management
  • Download manager with pause/resume and progress tracking
  • File organization, renaming, copying, and deletion
  • Document viewer for various file types
  • Image editing and video editing capabilities
  • Passcode and biometric file protection
  • AirDrop file transfer
Features
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'My FileManager' app is a full-featured file manager and private browser that allows you to organize your files on your iPhone, iPad or iPod. You can preview hundreds of file types and transfer them in between apps. PRIVATE WEB BROWSER √ Bookmarks and history √ Favorites home screen √ Tab manager √ Desktop mode √ Multiple search engines DOWNLOAD MANAGER √ Pause and resume downloads √ Live download progress √ Fast downloading speed √ Queuing FILE MANAGER √ Move, Copy, rename and delete files √ Organize files in folder √ Document viewer that supports .ppt, .doc, .xls, .pdf, .txt, .html and .rtf file formats √ Edit and Compress images √ Edit video √ Search files by name √ Sort by name, date, type √ Complete zip archive support √ Open files in other apps √ Email files to your friends √ Instantly send files to your Mac with AirDrop PASSCODE LOCK √ Protect your files with 4-digit password √ Support TouchID and FaceID NIGHT MODE √ Feature night mode - Enjoy the app without the interruption of any ads. All for 9.99$ ! Privacy Policy : http://h.arabgramz.com/app/privacy.html Terms of Service : http://h.arabgramz.com/app/terms.html

Screenshots

Total files4 screens
My FileManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Total files at free with in-app purchases against My FileManager's paid. Total files also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 17K). My FileManager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My FileManager 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Total files against 4.6 for My FileManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 61% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, My FileManager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Total files versus My FileManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal filesMy FileManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (135K ratings) — better4.6 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better17K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB74 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApp Ideas S.r.l.Gyoom

Customer experience

Total files

All ratings134,563 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,778 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

My FileManager

All ratings17,209 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

Total files

From 135K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

My FileManager

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Convenient file management features
  • 💡 Useful music playback functionality
  • 🔒 Secure file protection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📥 Unreliable download functionality
  • 🔇 Playback issues (audio/video desync, skipping)

Bugs and requests

Total files

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

My FileManager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Duplicated files losing password protection
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to import/manage large media collections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve download reliability and quality options
  • Add background playback support
  • Enhance accessibility features (VoiceOver, etc.)
  • Introduce dark mode and customization options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Total files

Subscriptions3
  • NoAd & Premium features7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • NoAd & Premium features$8.993 Months
  • NoAd & Premium features$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version upgrade$4.99
3 purchases

My FileManager

Subscriptions2
  • One Month$1.991 Month
  • One Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ads Lifetime$239.99

Questions

Is Total files free?
Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My FileManager free?
My FileManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total files or My FileManager?
Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while My FileManager averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.
Do Total files or My FileManager have ads?
Both Total files and My FileManager show ads.
Which is updated more often, Total files or My FileManager?
Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and My FileManager fortnightly. Most recently, Total files was updated on September 25, 2026 and My FileManager on September 24, 2026.

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