# FileHub vs File Manager & File Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: FileHub at 4.5 against File Manager & File Viewer's 3.2. FileHub also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 29%) and ratings volume (149 vs 9). File Manager & File Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileHub sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and File Manager & File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileHub holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileHub has 149 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of FileHub's written reviews are positive against 29% of File Manager & File Viewer's.

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, File Manager & File Viewer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | File Manager & File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-file-viewer/id1097272200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) |

## What reviewers say

### FileHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266)

Manage and organize all your files on your device with a powerful file manager. View documents, images, and videos with built-in players, and protect your data with password protection. Offers WiFi connectivity for easy file transfer.

**Highlights:** File organization, Document viewer (PDF, Office), Image and video playback, Password protection, WiFi file transfer, Folder creation and customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Passcode Protection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Folder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### File Manager & File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-file-viewer/id1097272200)

Easily browse, view, and manage files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports a wide range of file types including documents, media, and office files. Offers essential file operations like copy, paste, rename, and move.

**Highlights:** Easy file browsing, View multiple file types, Copy, paste, rename, move files, iTunes file sharing, Email file attachments, Browse by category

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is File Manager & File Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileHub or File Manager & File Viewer?

FileHub is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while File Manager & File Viewer averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do FileHub or File Manager & File Viewer have ads?

FileHub shows ads; File Manager & File Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileHub or File Manager & File Viewer?

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and File Manager & File Viewer every 8 days. Most recently, FileHub was updated on October 26, 2026 and File Manager & File Viewer on October 21, 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.*