Comparison

Total files vs File Manager & Documents

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

File Manager & Documents

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

Highlights
  • Manage downloads
  • Create folders
  • Cloud storage
  • Built-in browser
  • Direct downloads
  • Sort files
Features
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Manage your downloads conveniently from your iPhone or iPad, Download, browse and organize your files like you would on a PC. Don’t worry about loosing space on your internal memory. - Get all your files stored directly on one convenient location. - Create folders to organize all your date on an intuitive way. - Store your files on the cloud and save valuable internal memory. - Download images or video with special search options to get focused results. - Specialize build in browser so you can do direct downloads while using the app. - Sort your files by name, date, size or type. Download Manager Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Download Manager. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week - 3 days free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 days free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting
 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Download Manager adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

Screenshots

Total files4 screens
File Manager & Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Total files at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. Total files also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 4.8K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 53% of File Manager & Documents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Total files versus File Manager & Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal filesFile Manager & Documents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (135K ratings) — better4.5 (4.8K ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better52.7% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better4.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApp Ideas S.r.l.Giant Brains

Customer experience

Total files

All ratings134,563 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,782 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative30.9%

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,751 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative42.0%

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

File Manager & Documents

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

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

File Manager & Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Download issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management capabilities
  • Better integration with other apps

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
4 purchases

File Manager & Documents

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Total files free?
Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total files or File Manager & Documents?
Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.
Do Total files or File Manager & Documents have ads?
Total files shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.
Which is updated more often, Total files or File Manager & Documents?
Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and File Manager & Documents every 4 weeks. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 21, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on October 20, 2026.

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