# Total files vs My FileManager

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | My FileManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 175 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [Gyoom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506355288) |

## 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


### My FileManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove ads Lifetime | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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