# FileHub vs i

The clearest difference is rating: FileHub at 4.4 against i's 2.5. FileHub also leads on ratings volume (150 vs 4) and review sentiment (51% vs 33%). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileHub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileHub has 150 ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of i's.

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, i every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-encrypted/id6444688854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [锦才 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433440881) |

## 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 |


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-encrypted/id6444688854)

Securely manage and transfer files across various devices and platforms. Backup contacts and camera roll, play media, and preview documents. Supports a wide range of file formats.

**Highlights:** File management, Cross-device file exchange, Contact and camera roll backup, Media playback, Document preview, Wide format support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is i free?

i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

FileHub is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while i averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do FileHub or i have ads?

FileHub shows ads; i does not.

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

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and i every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileHub was updated on September 21, 2026 and i on June 1, 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.*