Comparison

Retro File Manager vs PCTransfer

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

Head to head
About

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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PCTransfer

Features
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Transferring files between your iPhone and PC has never been this simple. Just turn on PCTransfer, type the address shown on your iPhone into any browser on your PC, and you're ready to go. No cables. No software to install on your PC. No complicated setup. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open PCTransfer and tap START SERVER. 2. Make sure your iPhone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Type the address shown into your PC's browser. 4. Download files from your iPhone — or upload files to it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Transfer photos, videos, documents and more. • Download files from your iPhone to your PC — free and unlimited. • Import photos and files from your iPhone directly into the app. • Preview files before transferring using the built-in viewer. • Manage your files: view, delete, and organize with ease. FREE vs PRO The free version allows you to download files to your PC without limits and upload files up to 5MB each. PCTransfer Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • Unlimited file size uploads from your PC to your iPhone. • No ads. No subscriptions. Pay once, use forever.

Screenshots

Retro File Manager4 screens
PCTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retro File Manager at none against PCTransfer's shown. Retro File Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). PCTransfer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases 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 and PCTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, PCTransfer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Retro File Manager versus PCTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro File ManagerPCTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitrii ChuprovJorge Sanchez Reyes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro File Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

PCTransfer

One-time1
  • PCTransfer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Retro File Manager free?
Retro File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCTransfer free?
PCTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro File Manager or PCTransfer have ads?
PCTransfer shows ads; Retro File Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro File Manager or PCTransfer?
Retro File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and PCTransfer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retro File Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and PCTransfer on August 18, 2026.

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