Comparison

X vs File

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

Head to head
About

X

Organize, access, and protect all your files locally, on your network, or in the cloud. This tool offers a full-featured file browser, seamless integration with cloud storage, and built-in FTP support for remote server management. Create backups and restore them easily to keep your data safe and accessible.

Highlights
  • Full-featured file browser
  • FTP client for remote servers
  • Cloud backup and restore
  • Integration with iOS Files app
  • Import/export between apps
  • Organize documents, photos, videos
Features
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Easily organize, access, and protect all your personal files in one place. File Manager lets you manage documents, photos, videos, archives, and any other file format with speed and convenience. Open files in other apps, share them instantly, or import and export them to the native iOS Files app and any connected storage location. Go beyond your device with built-in FTP support — browse, upload, and manage files on your FTP servers as easily as local folders. Create and restore backups to the cloud or directly to your device’s internal storage, keeping your important data always safe and accessible. Key Features: - Full-featured file browser for all formats - Open, share, move, rename, and delete files with ease - Seamless integration with the iOS Files app and system share sheet - Import and export files between apps and storage providers - Built-in FTP client for quick access to remote servers - Backup and restore files to cloud services or local storage - Clean, intuitive design optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re managing work documents, media collections, or backups, File Manager gives you complete control over your files — locally, on your network, or in the cloud.

About

File

Features
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File QuickFolders is a simple and private file organizer designed for iOS. Create folders instantly and store images, PDFs, and scanned documents securely — all without accounts, tracking, or ads.

Screenshots

X4 screens
File3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: X at daily against File's fortnightly. X also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update daily, File fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
X versus File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MaslovSheeba Paul T

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

None

File

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File free?
File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X or File have ads?
Neither X nor File shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or File?
X ships an update daily, and File fortnightly. Most recently, X was updated on October 4, 2026 and File on October 4, 2026.

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