# Scripting vs Fileso

Scripting and Fileso are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fileso sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripting against 4.9 for Fileso. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Scripting's written reviews are positive against 95% of Fileso's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | Fileso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews) | [4.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-file-managerunziprar/id6544783659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **97.9% of reviews** | 95.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | #144 |
| Size | 471 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #191 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Fileso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileso-file-managerunziprar/id6544783659)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive file management, including importing, viewing, editing, compressing, and converting a vast array of file types. It supports cloud services like WebDAV and Wi-Fi transfers, making it a powerful tool for organizing and manipulating digital assets.

**Highlights:** Import and manage files from various sources, View a wide range of image, video, audio, and document formats, Compress and decompress various archive types, Edit text-based files and images, Convert between numerous file formats, Support for WebDAV and Wi-Fi file transfer

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Is Fileso free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripting or Fileso?

Scripting and Fileso are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 84 and 70 ratings respectively.

### Do Scripting or Fileso have ads?

Neither Scripting nor Fileso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or Fileso?

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and Fileso fortnightly. Most recently, Scripting was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fileso on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scripting or Fileso?

Scripting currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Fileso at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*