Comparison

Bamboo Dragonfly vs Scroll File

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

Head to head
About

Bamboo Dragonfly

A network proxy for global Chinese users, offering privacy protection and easy access to the web. It uses open-source encryption to hide online activity and requires minimal setup.

Highlights
  • Low configuration setup
  • Multiple subscription support
  • Map integration
  • iCloud sync for iOS/tvOS
Features
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Bamboo Dragonfly is a network proxy designed for Chinese users worldwide. It utilizes open-source encryption tunnel technology to hide users' online footprints and protect their privacy Features: 1. Low Configuration: No need to understand complex network terminology; just three steps to surf the global web. 2. Multiple Subscription Support: Integrate and name all subscribed nodes by distance for easy selection by users. 3. Map Integration: Provides an immersive experience. 4. iOS and tvOS Support: Automatically sync subscription information via iCloud. Welcome to try it out! Privacy Policy: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/privacy Terms of Use: https://flhcctech.com/apps/bamboo-dragonfly/term-of-use

About

Scroll File

This app provides comprehensive local file management, allowing you to organize, transfer, compress, and decompress files. It also features a built-in code editor and file preview capabilities for various media types.

Highlights
  • Create, rename, move, and delete files
  • Local LAN file transfer
  • ZIP compression/decompression with password
  • Built-in code editor with bracket matching
  • Preview text, images, audio, video, and zip
  • One-click download via link
  • Application lock for folder encryption
Features
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scroll is a local file management tool that helps you easily organize files. Key features include: - File management: You can create new directories, rename, move, and delete files. - File transfer: Local LAN transfer function supports transferring files between mobile and desktop devices. - Compression and decompression: Supports compression and decompression of ZIP format files with password support. - Built-in code editor: Based on runestone, the code editing feature includes bracket matching for easier identification of code snippets within brackets. - File preview: Currently supports preview of text files, images, audio, video, and zip files, with support for other file types coming soon. - Other features: Download function allows one-click download by entering the link; application lock supports encryption of Desktop folders.

Screenshots

Bamboo Dragonfly4 screens
Scroll File4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bamboo Dragonfly at Free against Scroll File's $2.99. Bamboo Dragonfly also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (95% vs 73%). Scroll File's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On update cadence, 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

Bamboo Dragonfly is free to download; Scroll File costs $2.99 up front. Bamboo Dragonfly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Scroll File asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bamboo Dragonfly holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bamboo Dragonfly has 53 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Bamboo Dragonfly's written reviews are positive against 73% of Scroll File's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bamboo Dragonfly ships an update every 2 weeks, Scroll File monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bamboo Dragonfly versus Scroll File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBamboo DragonflyScroll File
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (53 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlhcc Tech, LLC勤文 吴

Customer experience

Bamboo Dragonfly

All ratings53 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

Scroll File

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bamboo Dragonfly

Subscriptions1
  • 专业版$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终生版 2025$2.99
None

Scroll File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bamboo Dragonfly free?
Bamboo Dragonfly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scroll File free?
Scroll File costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bamboo Dragonfly or Scroll File?
Bamboo Dragonfly is rated higher. Bamboo Dragonfly averages 4.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Scroll File averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Bamboo Dragonfly or Scroll File have ads?
Neither Bamboo Dragonfly nor Scroll File shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bamboo Dragonfly or Scroll File?
Bamboo Dragonfly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scroll File monthly. Most recently, Bamboo Dragonfly was updated on September 21, 2026 and Scroll File on September 8, 2026.

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