# FileHub vs File Manager

The clearest difference is ads: File Manager at none against FileHub's shown. File Manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). FileHub's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (150 vs 30). On price, review sentiment, 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 File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileHub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileHub has 150 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of FileHub's written reviews are positive against 56% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, File Manager every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews)** | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877)

Manage files across cloud services, network drives, and your device. Supports numerous archive formats, media playback, and secure folder protection. Offers Wi-Fi and FTP transfer capabilities for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Cloud service integration (GoogleDrive, Dropbox, etc.), Network service support (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Archive format support (Zip, Rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2), Media playback for video and audio, Password protection for folders and files, Wi-Fi and FTP file transfer, File and folder management (copy, move, rename, compress)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

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

FileHub is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do FileHub or File Manager have ads?

FileHub shows ads; File Manager does not.

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

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and File Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, FileHub was updated on October 14, 2026 and File Manager on October 14, 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.*