# File Manager & Files Browser vs Pearpipe

The clearest difference is ads: Pearpipe at none against File Manager & Files Browser's shown. Pearpipe also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). File Manager & Files Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for File Manager & Files Browser against 5.0 for Pearpipe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Files Browser | Pearpipe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-files-browser/id6473428655/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearpipe/id6760547098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapstorm Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709656211) | [Braveyo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855102831) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & Files Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-files-browser/id6473428655)

Easily manage and view your files with this lightweight application. Perform essential tasks like moving, copying, and deleting, and view common formats including documents, images, audio, and video.

**Highlights:** Move files between folders, Copy and organize files, Delete unwanted files, View common file formats, Browse text, image, PDF, audio, and video files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pearpipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearpipe/id6760547098)

Manage downloads efficiently with progress tracking and automatic retries. This app also functions as an SFTP and FTP client, allowing you to transfer files between your device and servers. It syncs data across Apple devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fast file downloads with progress tracking, Automatic download retries, SFTP and FTP file management, File transfer between device and server, Cross-device download task management, iCloud sync for history and connections

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Files Browser free?

File Manager & Files Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pearpipe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager & Files Browser or Pearpipe?

File Manager & Files Browser and Pearpipe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do File Manager & Files Browser or Pearpipe have ads?

File Manager & Files Browser shows ads; Pearpipe does not.

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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.*