# Total files vs Fair VPN

The clearest difference is rating: Total files at 4.7 against Fair VPN's 4.2. Total files also leads on ratings volume (135K vs 1.4K). Fair VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fair VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. 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: 62% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 55% of Fair VPN's.

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, Fair VPN monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | Fair VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-vpn/id1533873488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [UltraReach Internet Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533873490) |

## 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


### Fair VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fair-vpn/id1533873488)

A free VPN client supporting advanced protocols like v2ray, shadowsocks, and trojan. It allows users to add configurations via link or QR code, test server latency, and browse content from sponsors.

**Highlights:** Supports v2ray, shadowsocks, trojan protocols, Add VPN config by link or QR code, Test and sort VPN latency, Browser with swipe navigation, Push notifications for updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- ⚠️ Unreliable connections

**Reported bugs**

- Immediate disconnection on M1 Macs
- Incompatibility with certain apps (e.g., Clubhouse)
- Subscription links not working

**Requested features**

- Add subscription link update option
- Support for more protocols (e.g., SSTP, KCP)
- Batch management of configurations
- Customizable settings (e.g., sort by ping, favorite servers)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total files free?

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

### Is Fair VPN free?

Fair VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Total files or Fair VPN?

Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while Fair VPN averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Total files or Fair VPN have ads?

Total files shows ads; Fair VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total files or Fair VPN?

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fair VPN monthly. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fair VPN on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*