Comparison

Total files vs iFiles

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

iFiles

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • Document scanning and PDF editing
  • File conversion for documents and media
  • Built-in music and video players
  • Web browser with file downloader
  • ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving
  • Cloud storage and network server integration
Features
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iFiles — Your All-in-One File Manager & Reader iFiles is the ultimate file manager and media hub that lets you organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. It includes a Music Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Document Scanner, PDF & EPUB Reader, Media Converter, and ZIP/RAR Extractor — all built right in. Top Features Users Love - Powerful File Manager • Browse, organize, and manage all your files in one place • Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box & more • Connect to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Share files via Wi-Fi Transfer or iTunes File Sharing - Built-in PDF Scanner & Editor • Scan documents using your iPhone or iPad camera • Save scans instantly as high-quality PDFs • Annotate, merge, or delete PDF pages • Add password protection for sensitive PDFs • Convert PDFs to images in seconds - Document Converter & Reader • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDF • View and read PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, and more - Photo Viewer & Editor • View images in all major formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO • Convert, annotate, resize, or crop photos • Save photos as PDFs with a single tap - Video Converter & Editor • Convert between popular formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, MOV, etc.) • Extract audio from video files • Compress large videos without losing quality • Trim and reverse videos easily - Audio Converter & Editor • Convert between audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, etc.) • Edit music metadata with the built-in MP3 Tag Editor • Create custom ringtones and record high-quality audio • Trim or merge audio tracks effortlessly - Web Browser & Downloader • Browse and download files directly from the web • Save webpages as web archives for offline access - ZIP & RAR Extractor / Archiver • Extract and create ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP files • Create password-protected ZIP archives with AES encryption - Music & Video Player • Play all popular audio and video formats: MP3, FLAC, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more • Stream media from URLs or local network • Stream directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS - Private & Secure • Protect your files with Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep your personal data safe and private Why Choose iFiles? • Replace multiple apps with one simple, powerful solution • Fast, reliable, and designed for iOS • Works seamlessly online or offline — your files, your control Download iFiles today and enjoy the smartest way to manage, scan, convert, and play your files! Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused trial time is forfeited upon subscription. Terms of Service: https://ipopapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ipopapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Total files4 screens
iFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Total files at 135K against iFiles's 3.2K. Total files also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for iFiles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 45% of iFiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Total files versus iFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal filesiFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (135K ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better45.3% of reviews
Number of ratings135K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB159 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperApp Ideas S.r.l.Yajing Qian

Customer experience

Total files

All ratings134,563 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,782 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.9%

iFiles

All ratings3,174 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.7%

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

iFiles

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Useful file management
  • 🔗 Good for file sharing
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🌐 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

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

iFiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing and crashing on login
  • Inability to unzip files properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file transfer and sharing
  • Better compatibility with external devices

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

iFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Total files free?
Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Total files or iFiles?
Total files and iFiles are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 135K and 3.2K ratings respectively.
Do Total files or iFiles have ads?
Both Total files and iFiles show ads.
Which is updated more often, Total files or iFiles?
Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 18, 2026 and iFiles on October 11, 2026.

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