Comparison

PassMan vs XFiles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PassMan

Features
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This app makes it easy to log in to websites with password autofill. Data saved in PassMan will be offered when entering a given website. From the application, you can access all the passwords you have saved or to which you have been granted access within the company. You no longer need to enter your username and password on your desktop computer if you want to log in to PassMan. You just scan the QR code and you are already logged in; you can use your data. You can 2FA login with approving on your mobile device. PassMan IS MUCH MORE than that! PassMan is a Secure Password Manager for Business. It's a PAM solution. You can get in virtual appliance format to your server environment or you can use in the cloud with a customer dedicated instance. Simplify your life with PassMan! Keep passwords secure – PassMan manages, rotates and stores your passwords in a dedicated vault with the highest encryption. Control access – Permission-based access allows team members to see only the secrets they need to complete their work Unburden you IT team – let your IT team focus on real developments instead of managing passwords Meet compliance – secure login, session recording, password sharing, reports and alerts help meeting regulatory standards Make it simple – by deploying a transparent password management system, you can control the most valuable assets that keep the company running day to day ACCESS YOUR DATA, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ON ANY DEVICE!

About

XFiles

Manage local and remote files with a dual-pane interface. Connect to various cloud services, network shares, and media servers. Preview files and browse archives without leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Dual-pane file management
  • Connect to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, S3
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Media server support (Jellyfin, Emby)
  • In-app file preview
  • Browse archives as folders
Features
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Your files, wherever they live. XFiles is a local-first file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse local folders and remote storage in one fast, expandable tree, or work side by side in dual-pane mode. CONNECT EVERYWHERE • FTP and encrypted FTPS • SFTP with an interactive SSH Terminal • WebDAV and Nextcloud • SMB and NAS shares • S3-compatible object storage • HTTP directory indexes • Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive • Jellyfin and Emby media servers A LOCATION IN FILES • Save to Files from Safari, Mail, Notes and other apps • Destinations include On My Device and writable remotes • In Files, pick XFiles, then On My Device or a writable remote WORK WITH FILES • Copy, move, rename and delete • Search names under the current folder tree • Resolve transfer conflicts with clear choices PREVIEW IN PLACE Open images, video, audio, text and PDF without leaving XFiles. ARCHIVES AS FOLDERS Browse ZIP, 7z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ archives, then copy out only the files you need. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Connection details remain on your device. XFiles connects directly to services you choose. The free tier includes three saved network locations of any supported protocol. XFiles Pro unlocks unlimited network locations and the interactive SSH Terminal for SFTP servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PassMan4 screens
XFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PassMan at none against XFiles's 3. PassMan also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). XFiles's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PassMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassMan ships an update every 16 months, XFiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PassMan versus XFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassManXFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMORESIMP Kft.宣飞 刘

In-app purchases

None

PassMan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XFiles

Subscriptions2
  • XFiles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • XFiles Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • XFiles Pro Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is PassMan free?
PassMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XFiles free?
XFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PassMan or XFiles have ads?
Neither PassMan nor XFiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassMan or XFiles?
PassMan ships an update every 16 months, and XFiles fortnightly. Most recently, PassMan was updated on October 15, 2026 and XFiles on October 25, 2026.

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