# My File Explorer vs MyFiles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My File Explorer at 58% against MyFiles's 0%. My File Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). MyFiles's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of My File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyFiles's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, MyFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My File Explorer | MyFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-file-explorer/id571929068/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager/id6478056702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **57.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [GLOBILE BILISIM BILGISAYAR HIZMETLERI ILETISIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/446784596) | [亮辉 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675818795) |

## What reviewers say

### My File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-file-explorer/id571929068)

Manage, store, and transfer files on your iOS devices. Access your photo library from your computer wirelessly, and organize documents with various tools. Supports numerous file formats and offers secure folder options.

**Highlights:** File management and storage, Wi-Fi file transfer, Photo library access, Document viewing, Zip/unzip/unrar support, Passcode protected folders, Dropbox integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### MyFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfiles-file-manager/id6478056702)

Manage and play all your files on iPhone and iPad. Browse local storage, cloud drives, and network servers. Includes archive tools, a media player, document viewer, and wireless transfer capabilities.

**Highlights:** Complete file management, Advanced archive and compression tools, Built-in media player, Document viewer and PDF scanner, Wireless file transfer, Cloud and network integration, App security with Face ID/Touch ID

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My File Explorer free?

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

### Is MyFiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My File Explorer or MyFiles?

MyFiles is rated higher. My File Explorer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while MyFiles averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do My File Explorer or MyFiles have ads?

Neither My File Explorer nor MyFiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My File Explorer or MyFiles?

My File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyFiles every 2 months. Most recently, My File Explorer was updated on August 17, 2026 and MyFiles on September 25, 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.*