Comparison

LongShot Elf vs FileZen

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

Head to head
About

LongShot Elf

Features
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In scenarios where complete page information needs to be saved, ordinary screenshots are often insufficient. LongShot Elf helps you easily obtain long image content with intelligent and efficient functions, while providing diversified follow-up processing, making every screenshot more practical.​ This app creates a comprehensive long screenshot experience with three core functions:​ - Long Screenshot Stitching - Supports automatic or manual interception of scrolling pages, accurately identifies page edges, and intelligently stitches them into a complete long image. Whether it's web articles, chat records or document content, you can generate unbroken long screenshots with one click, completely retaining the full picture of the information.​ - Content Extraction - Can quickly extract text, pictures and other elements from the generated long screenshots, supporting copying, sharing or exporting. No need for manual input, directly obtain key information in the screenshot, improving information processing efficiency.​ - Watermark Management: - Provides a custom watermark function, allowing the addition of text and image watermarks, as well as adjustment of the watermark's position, transparency and size, making long screenshots more suitable for personalized display or formal usage needs.​ Whether for saving important data or sharing complete content, LongShot Elf can be your capable assistant, making long screenshot operations simple and efficient.​ Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/longshot-elf-101/privacy-policy EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FileZen

Organize, view, transfer, and edit files from local storage and multiple cloud services. Offers advanced PDF tools, compressed file management, and encrypted containers for secure access.

Highlights
  • Multi-protocol cloud access
  • File and text comparison
  • PDF editing and processing
  • Compressed file management
  • Encrypted containers
  • Media playback
Features
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FileZen — Free All-in-One File Management Tool FileZen is an iOS file management app designed for high-frequency file handling, helping you organize, view, transfer, and use files more efficiently on your iPhone. Whether it's local documents, external directories, or content from remote servers like Box, OneDrive, AList, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB (with additional protocol support via AList and OpenList servers, e.g., Baidu Cloud, Aliyun Drive, Tianyi Cloud, and other mainstream cloud services), you can access and manage everything in a single app, reducing the need to switch between multiple tools. Key Features & Highlights Multi-Protocol Cloud Access: Connect to Box, OneDrive, AList, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB, and expand to more cloud services through server extensions. File & Text Comparison: Compare text files or entire folders in a Git-like diff mode, with customizable parameters to easily spot changes. PDF Editing & Processing: Create multi-image PDFs, merge/split PDFs, convert PDFs to images, convert text to PDF, insert images/text pages, annotate, and sign PDFs. Compressed File Management: Preview and edit ZIP files, add or delete contents, create encrypted ZIPs, and extract files. Encrypted Containers: Create or load encrypted containers; preview images, videos, audio, and text files directly by entering a password without downloading or decrypting. Supports file editing. File Preview: Comprehensive support for text, images, video, audio, PDF, compressed files, and various document formats. Media Playback: HDR video and Dolby audio preview (device dependent), audio playback, and playlist management. Efficient File Operations: Quickly upload, download, copy, move, rename, delete, or create new folders. Collaboration & Upload: Supports LAN-based Web uploads, enabling fast file transfer across multiple devices. Download & Task Management: Unified download center to track task progress in real-time. Additional Tools: Built-in utilities continuously updated, expanding the app’s capabilities. Use Cases Ideal for users needing cross-device file organization, remote storage access, media playback, document viewing, and light editing. FileZen focuses not only on "opening files" but also on "managing them efficiently," delivering a complete, stable, and productive mobile file workflow experience. Privacy Policy: https://toutoumu.github.io/filezenweb Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LongShot Elf3 screens
FileZen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LongShot Elf at none against FileZen's 4. LongShot Elf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. FileZen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. LongShot Elf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LongShot Elf versus FileZen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLongShot ElfFileZen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小斌 吴斌 刘

In-app purchases

None

LongShot Elf

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FileZen

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Access$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • FileZen Pro Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is LongShot Elf free?
LongShot Elf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileZen free?
FileZen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LongShot Elf or FileZen have ads?
FileZen shows ads; LongShot Elf does not.

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