Comparison

X vs Device Disposal

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

Device Disposal

Features
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Device Disposal makes recycling old electronics as easy as one tap. Pay for a prepaid USPS shipping label — we take care of the rest. Responsible recycling, safe battery handling, and EPA-compliant LCD processing are all included in the label price. No subscriptions, no service fees, no upsells. WHAT WE ACCEPT • Cell phones — $8 per label • Smartwatches — $8 per label • Tablets & iPads — $12 per label • Laptops & Macs — $19 per label • Any condition: cracked screens, water damage, dead batteries, even devices that won't power on HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your device and quantity 2. Pay for the prepaid shipping label (secure Stripe checkout) 3. Get your label and QR code in your inbox in minutes 4. Print at home OR scan the QR code at any FedEx/UPS counter — they print and ship for you 5. Drop it off. We handle responsible recycling. WHY PAY? "Free" e-waste services either subsidize themselves with ads, bury fees in subscriptions, or quietly ship old devices to overseas dumps. We charge $8 for the actual cost of shipping + responsible recycling — and we tell you exactly what happens to your device. OUR PROMISE • Devices route through certified U.S. recycling partners • Lithium-ion batteries handled per DOT hazmat standards • LCDs processed per EPA guidelines • Materials recovered: gold, silver, copper, rare earth metals • Nothing shipped overseas to informal recyclers PRIVACY We don't sell your data. Ever. We use your email only to send your shipping label and order confirmation. Full privacy policy at devicedisposal.org/privacy. Based in Minneapolis, MN. Serving all 50 states.

Screenshots

X4 screens
Device Disposal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: X at 11.0 against Device Disposal's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
X versus Device Disposal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXDevice Disposal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman MaslovNICHOLAS ERWIN HEITKAMP

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

None

Device Disposal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Device Disposal free?
Device Disposal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do X or Device Disposal have ads?
Neither X nor Device Disposal shows ads.

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