# xDesk vs FilesMagic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilesMagic at none against xDesk's 6. FilesMagic also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). xDesk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xDesk sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FilesMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for xDesk against 5.0 for FilesMagic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

xDesk ships an update weekly, FilesMagic every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | xDesk | FilesMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdesk/id6450796461/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filesmagic/id6755857505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nas-Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/290052146) | [Almuthanna Shihab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846497080) |

## What reviewers say

### xDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdesk/id6450796461)

Organize all your personal data in one place, from notes and photos to documents and recordings. Create custom cards for anything, with built-in tools for scanning, recording, and managing deadlines. Share information securely with others via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable data cards, Integrated recorder with transcription, Document scanner to PDF, Deadline tracking and countdowns, Secure iCloud sharing, Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| xDesk Pro monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year sub. 15 days trial | $6.99 | per year |
| All Features (1Year) | $6.99 | per year |
| xDesk Pro yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| lifetime unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| xDesk Pro forever | $44.99 | one-time |


### FilesMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filesmagic/id6755857505)

Instantly convert files offline with a clean, fast interface. Supports PDFs, images, documents, and audio across various formats. Your files remain private and secure as processing happens directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Instant offline file conversion, Supports PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX, HEIC, audio, Clean and intuitive interface, File preview before and after conversion, Save or share converted files, Privacy-focused local processing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xDesk free?

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

### Is FilesMagic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xDesk or FilesMagic?

FilesMagic is rated higher. xDesk averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FilesMagic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do xDesk or FilesMagic have ads?

Neither xDesk nor FilesMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xDesk or FilesMagic?

xDesk ships an update weekly, and FilesMagic every 4 months. Most recently, xDesk was updated on October 30, 2026 and FilesMagic on October 30, 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.*