# Total files vs QWE

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | QWE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews)** | [4.0 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwe/id935520103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [Baulin Roman](https://appshunter.io/developer/475892173) |

## 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


### QWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qwe/id935520103)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud Manager, File Manager with folders, iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi Transfer, Passcode Lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Unique features
- 🎉 Excellent overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of browser functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Bring back browser functionality
- Add playlist management
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Reduce intrusive ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total files free?

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

### Is QWE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total files or QWE?

Total files is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while QWE averages 4.0 from 470 ratings.

### Do Total files or QWE have ads?

Total files shows ads; QWE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total files or QWE?

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and QWE every 9 months. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 14, 2026 and QWE on October 8, 2026.

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