# FileHub vs Files Protection

The clearest difference is update cadence: Files Protection at fortnightly against FileHub's every 3 months. Files Protection also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 149). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FileHub against 4.6 for Files Protection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 601 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of FileHub's written reviews are positive against 58% of Files Protection's.

FileHub ships an update every 3 months, Files Protection fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | Files Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews) | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [Binh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386007300) |

## What reviewers say

### FileHub

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

Manage, sync, and transfer files locally and with iCloud. Play media, read ebooks, and clean up similar photos to free up storage space. Keep your documents organized and accessible.

**Highlights:** Local file and folder management, iCloud document synchronization, Wi-Fi file transfer without cables, Play local videos, audio, and read ebooks, Scan and clean up similar photos, Preview and open common file types

**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 |


### Files Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-protection/id1390264165)

Securely manage, view, and download files on your iPhone or iPad. Protect your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with a passcode and enjoy a powerful media player and document viewer.

**Highlights:** Secure file management with passcode, Document viewer for various formats, Powerful media player, File downloader with web browser, Dark mode support, File sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisments | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💾 Effective file storage and organization
- 🎯 Good for hiding sensitive photos and videos
- 🔄 Regular app updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- ⚠️ Data loss after app deletion or reinstallation
- 🔐 No password recovery mechanism
- 🚫 Video loading failures
- ⚡ Slow performance and loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes 7 seconds after launch
- Passcode authentication not working after updates
- App force closes unexpectedly
- Files disappear from app despite existing in device storage
- Video import from library not functioning

**Requested features**

- Backup and restore functionality
- Password recovery option
- Touch ID/Biometric authentication support
- Dark mode
- GIF file support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is Files Protection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileHub or Files Protection?

Files Protection is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Files Protection averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.

### Do FileHub or Files Protection have ads?

Both FileHub and Files Protection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileHub or Files Protection?

FileHub ships an update every 3 months, and Files Protection fortnightly. Most recently, FileHub was updated on November 8, 2026 and Files Protection on November 8, 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.*