# File Manager vs MovieVault ~ File Manager

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | MovieVault ~ File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-folder-plus-lite/id558758182/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movievault-file-manager/id6502422449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Very Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446357089) | [哲 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521216990) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-folder-plus-lite/id558758182)

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.

**Highlights:** 3-Finger Task Switching, Cloud Storage Integration, FTP/HTTP/WebDAV Sharing, Document Reader & Text Editor, Zip Archiver with Password Encryption, Passcode Security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### MovieVault ~ File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movievault-file-manager/id6502422449)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month plan | $1.49 | per month |
| 3 month plan | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| 12 month plan | $11.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MovieVault ~ File Manager free?

MovieVault ~ File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or MovieVault ~ File Manager?

MovieVault ~ File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while MovieVault ~ File Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File Manager or MovieVault ~ File Manager have ads?

MovieVault ~ File Manager shows ads; File Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or MovieVault ~ File Manager?

File Manager ships an update monthly, and MovieVault ~ File Manager every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 23, 2026 and MovieVault ~ File Manager on October 7, 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.*