Total files vs QWE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
QWE
Access and manage your documents across your iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Organize files with folders, transfer wirelessly via Wi-Fi, and secure your data with a passcode lock. Supports cloud integration and iTunes File Sharing.
- Cloud Manager
- File Manager with folders
- iTunes File Sharing
- Wi-Fi Transfer
- Passcode Lock
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Download and browse your documents on your iPhone, iPad and iPod. √ Cloud Manager √ File Manager with folders support √ iTunes File Sharing support √ Wi-Fi Transfer √ Passcode Lock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Total files at 4.7 against QWE's 4.0. Total files also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (135K vs 470). QWE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QWE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Total files holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 470, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 66% of QWE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, QWE every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total files | QWE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (135K ratings) — better | 4.0 (470 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 135K — better | 470 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | App Ideas S.r.l. | Baulin Roman |
Customer experience
Total files
QWE
User reviews
Total files
From 135K App Store ratingsWhat 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
QWE
From 470 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Unique features
- 🎉 Excellent overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of browser functionality
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
QWE
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to open settings
- Unable to delete downloaded files
- Music playback issues when device is locked
- Compatibility problems with iPhone X and later
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back browser functionality
- Add playlist management
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Reduce intrusive ads
In-app purchases
Total files
- NoAd & Premium features7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- NoAd & Premium features$8.993 Months
- NoAd & Premium features$24.991 Year
- Full version upgrade$4.99
QWE
No in-app purchases
