File Manager vs MovieVault ~ File Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Manager
This app is a powerful file manager offering multitasking capabilities with intuitive 3-finger swipes. It supports a wide range of file types, cloud storage integration, and secure file sharing. Edit documents, record audio, and manage files efficiently.
- 3-Finger Task Switching
- Cloud Storage Integration
- FTP/HTTP/WebDAV Sharing
- Document Reader & Text Editor
- Zip Archiver with Password Encryption
- Passcode Security
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"The ability to use multi touch to quickly move between viewing and editing files is also very good if you’re willing to utilize it." - Touch Reviews ***** Folder Plus is an In-App Multitasking Capable File Manager/Viewer/Editor, with 3-Finger Swipes You Switch between Tasks of File Managing, Viewing, Editing, etc QUICKLY ***** Folder Plus's Features - Total File Manager - Exclusive 3-Finger Task Switch - Lightning Fast USB File Transfer - Robust FTP/HTTP/WebDAV Sharing Server - Support Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, iCloud, OneDrive, more to come - Wide Range of Supported File Types - Document Reader - Text Editor - Audio Recorder - Simple Image Editor - Media Player - Structured Directory Browsing - View Restore of Long Documents - Zip Archiver (compress & decompress, secure with password encryption) - Long Press to Bring up Context Menu - Multiple Files/Folders Operations - Attach Files/Folders to Emails - Search - Auto Recovery of Editing Documents - Passcode Security - WiFi Authentication (FTP/HTTP/WebDAV) - User Account Manager (FTP/HTTP/WebDAV) - Send Files as Email Attachments - Open Files in Compatible Apps (iBooks, ...) - Open Supported Files Requested by Other Apps (Safari, Mail Attachments, ...) - Portrait/Landscape Support - Support Translation for Selected Text When Reading Documents (PDF, DOC, PAGES) - Support Thumbnails - Support AirPrint Supported File Types - PDF Files - Microsoft Office Files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - iWork Files (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) - Image Files (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD) - HTML Files - Web Archives - Plain Text Files - Audio Files (MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAVE, AIFF, CAF) - Video Files (QuickTime, MP4, M4V, MPV) - Archive Files (.zip/.cbz, .rar/.cbr, .7z/.cb7; handle passwords, splits) Supported File Operations - Folder/Sub-Folder Creation - Text File Creation/Editing - Image File Creation/Editing - Audio Recording Creation - Take Photos & Video - Import Photos & Video from the Photos App - Export Photos & Video to the Photos App - Open as Text File - Move/Copy/Zip/Email/Delete on Single/Multiple File(s)/Folder(s) - Folder Merge during Copying/Moving - View File/Folder Properties - Rename Files/Folders - Search Files/Folders - Search within Search USB Transfer Client - Folder Plus USB Recommended FTP Clients - Cyberduck - Filezilla - Windows Explorer Recommended WebDAV Clients - Mac OS X's Finder - Windows Explorer - Cyberduck Recommended Browser for Web Transfer - Chrome - Safari - Firefox * All listed clients/browsers can be thought of file manager apps as well running on desktop to manage the files off device WiFi Transfer Requirements A WiFi connection is required to transfer document files between Folder Plus and FTP/HTTP/Web clients (In this lite version, only the first 5 items in every folder can be directly opened) More features are on the way
MovieVault ~ File Manager
Securely store, play, and edit your media files in a private vault. Organize with folders, create playlists for offline viewing, and transfer files via Wi-Fi or iTunes. Offers video editing and cloud/server downloads.
- Secure media vault
- Offline playback and background play
- Video and music editing
- File transfer via Wi-Fi and iTunes
- Playlist creation
- Cloud and server file downloads
- Password app lock
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MovieVault is a free file management app. Save and play of video/music files as well as editing are possible. You can safely save and manage your precious photos, important video and music in the secret vault. Create your own playlist, can be enjoy offline watching and background playback. Provides the document file sharing function using iTunes and WiFi. - Features · File management (Create folder/Copy/Move/Rename/Delete/Sorting) · Import and save files from camera roll · Transfer files using WiFi sharing and iTunes · Offline watching and background playback of video/music files · Cut and trim of video/music files, extract MP3, add audio to video · Download files from Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive · Download files from SMB, WebDav file server · Create your own playlist · Simple and convenient player that supports most multimedia files · Lock app with password - Subscription Premium user can use the app with create unlimited vaults and without ads. Download the app to learn more about payment method, money process. - Terms Of Use https://www.movie-vault.net/terms_of_use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MovieVault ~ File Manager at 5.0 against File Manager's 4.1. File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MovieVault ~ File Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MovieVault ~ File Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
File Manager ships an update monthly, MovieVault ~ File Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager | MovieVault ~ File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Very Games | 哲 田 |
Customer experience
File Manager
MovieVault ~ File Manager
In-app purchases
File Manager
- Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
MovieVault ~ File Manager
- 1 month plan3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- 3 month plan7 Days trial$3.493 Months
- 12 month plan14 Days trial$11.491 Year
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