Comparison

Retro File Manager vs Spectent Document

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

Head to head
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Retro File Manager

Features
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Remember Norton Commander? The dual-panel file manager is back — now on your iPhone and iPad. Try the full app free for 7 days. DUAL-PANEL NAVIGATION Two panels side by side, just like the classics. Browse your device and your cloud drives at the same time. The efficiency that power users have loved since the DOS era. DOCUMENT FORMATS Open PDF, EPUB, FB2, DjVu, Microsoft Office, images, and more. Dark mode for comfortable reading. Your reading position is saved automatically — pick up right where you left off. CLOUD INTEGRATION Connect Google Drive and Yandex Disk. Browse cloud files in the same familiar dual-panel interface. FILE OPERATIONS Copy files between panels with F5, move with F6 — just like the original. Select several files with a long-press and drag, then copy, move, or delete them as a batch. Share multiple files at once with F10. Create folders with F7. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Connect an external keyboard and use classic shortcuts. F1 for help, F3 to view, F5 to copy, F6 to move, F7 to create folder, F8 to delete, F10 to share. On iPad, use number keys 1–0. PRIVACY FIRST No tracking. No ads. Your files stay private. TRY EVERYTHING FOR 7 DAYS Every feature is unlocked from the moment you install — try it on your own files: • Dual-panel browsing of your photos and the folders you add from the Files app • Google Drive and Yandex Disk • Copy, move, share and batch operations (F5 / F6 / F10) • PDF, EPUB, FB2, DjVu and Office document viewer Start your free week today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Spectent Document

Features
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Spectent Document is an enterprise document management platform designed to centralize, organize, control, and retrieve business-critical documents from a single secure location. Eliminate scattered files, manual document handling, and version confusion by bringing your entire document ecosystem into one structured digital repository. Whether you're managing SOPs, policies, compliance records, contracts, certificates, technical documents, project files, or operational records, Spectent Docs helps teams access the right information at the right time. Key Features • Centralized Document Repository Store and manage all organizational documents in one secure platform. • Intelligent Search Find files instantly using powerful search and document indexing capabilities. • Folder & Category Management Organize documents with structured folders, categories, and metadata. • Version Control Track document revisions and ensure users always access the latest approved version. • Approval Workflows Streamline document review and approval processes across departments. • Access Control Define user permissions and control document visibility with role-based access. • Audit Readiness Maintain document history, approvals, and records to support compliance requirements. • Document Sharing & Collaboration Enable secure document access and collaboration across teams. • Mobile Accessibility Access important documents anytime, anywhere. • Secure Storage Protect critical business information with enterprise-grade security controls. Ideal For • Manufacturing • Facility Management • Fire & Safety Operations • Engineering Teams • Quality & Compliance Teams • Corporate Operations • Asset-Intensive Organizations Transform document management from a storage problem into an operational advantage with Spectent Document.

Screenshots

Retro File Manager4 screens
Spectent Document4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spectent Document at none against Retro File Manager's 2. Spectent Document also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). Retro File Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Retro File Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spectent Document asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Spectent Document every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Retro File Manager versus Spectent Document: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro File ManagerSpectent Document
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii ChuprovSpectent

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro File Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Spectent Document

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retro File Manager free?
Retro File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spectent Document free?
Spectent Document is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retro File Manager or Spectent Document have ads?
Neither Retro File Manager nor Spectent Document shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro File Manager or Spectent Document?
Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spectent Document every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retro File Manager was updated on October 25, 2026 and Spectent Document on October 25, 2026.

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