# FileHub vs File Manager & Documents

The clearest difference is monetization model: FileHub at free with in-app purchases against File Manager & Documents's subscription. File Manager & Documents's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 149). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4 for File Manager & Documents. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of FileHub's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Manager & Documents's.

FileHub ships an update every 3 months, File Manager & Documents monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | File Manager & Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **52.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 78 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) |

## 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 |


### File Manager & Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-documents/id1478159954)

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

**Highlights:** Manage downloads, Create folders, Cloud storage, Built-in browser, Direct downloads, Sort files

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Download issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management capabilities
- Better integration with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is File Manager & Documents free?

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

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

FileHub is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while File Manager & Documents averages 4.4 from 4.8K ratings.

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

FileHub shows ads; File Manager & Documents does not.

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

FileHub ships an update every 3 months, and File Manager & Documents monthly. Most recently, FileHub was updated on November 6, 2026 and File Manager & Documents on November 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.*