# FileHub vs Folder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Folder at every 9 days against FileHub's every 5 months. Folder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). FileHub's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileHub sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Folder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileHub has 150 ratings behind it against 7, 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 67% of Folder's.

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, Folder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | Folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## 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 |


### Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folder-file-manager/id1563518405)

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

**Highlights:** Local file management, Cloud drive integration, Media playback (video/audio), File encryption, Password security, Cast videos to TV (DLNA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is Folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileHub or Folder?

Folder is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Folder averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do FileHub or Folder have ads?

Both FileHub and Folder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileHub or Folder?

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and Folder every 9 days. Most recently, FileHub was updated on September 25, 2026 and Folder on September 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.*