Comparison

OpenAnyFile 2 vs FileFlow Local File Manager

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

Head to head
About

OpenAnyFile 2

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Open and preview the raw content of any file instantly, even files the operating system can't open on its own. Before you open a suspicious email or file, you can safely look inside it with Open Any File. You can do it in three ways: β‘  Tap the large button and choose any file from the document picker. β‘‘ In another app, tap Share, then select Open Any File from the Share Sheet to preview the selected file here. β‘’ Drag a file from the Files app, Mail, or another app and drop it onto the large button. The app preview video shows how it works: an email is dragged straight from Mail and dropped onto the large button, and its raw content opens right away. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://falkowski.pm/openanyfile/en/privacy.html

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FileFlow Local File Manager

Features
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FileFlow: Your All-in-One Local File Manager FileFlow is a lightweight, privacy-first file manager for iPhone that keeps all your data 100% on your device. No uploads, no cloud tracking, no third-party serversβ€”just fast, secure file handling right on your phone. Core Features - Full File Browsing: Access and manage files from Downloads, iCloud Drive, and your photo library with ease. Copy, move, delete, and rename files in one tap. - ZIP Compression & Extraction: Create password-protected ZIP archives, or unzip files instantly. Support for bulk packing and unpacking, all offline. - Batch Rename: Customize file names in bulk with prefixes, suffixes, sequential numbers, and advanced rules. Perfect for organizing photos, documents, and downloads. - Photo to PDF: Merge multiple images into a single PDF, reorder pages, rotate photos, and save directly to your device. Great for receipts, scans, and notes. Privacy First Promise All file processing happens locally on your iPhone. We never collect, store, or upload any of your personal data to external servers. Your files stay yours, always. Why FileFlow? - No ads, no in-app purchases, no hidden fees - Clean, minimalist design with native iOS aesthetics - Support for all common file types: ZIP, CSV, PDF, JPG, PNG, and more - Works fully offline, no internet required Download FileFlow today and take control of your filesβ€”privately, efficiently, and without the bloat.

Screenshots

OpenAnyFile 24 screens
FileFlow Local File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

OpenAnyFile 2 and FileFlow Local File Manager are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenAnyFile 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FileFlow Local File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OpenAnyFile 2 versus FileFlow Local File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenAnyFile 2FileFlow Local File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonrad Falkowskiζœ‰ζ˜₯ 蒁

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenAnyFile 2

One-time2
  • Small coffee$1.99
  • Large coffee$2.99
1 purchases

FileFlow Local File Manager

One-time1
  • FileFlow - Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is OpenAnyFile 2 free?
OpenAnyFile 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileFlow Local File Manager free?
FileFlow Local File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenAnyFile 2 or FileFlow Local File Manager have ads?
Neither OpenAnyFile 2 nor FileFlow Local File Manager shows ads.

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