Comparison

Files vs papry

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

Head to head
About

Files

Features
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File Inbox is a simple place to save files before you decide what to do with them Attachments from apps like WhatsApp Mail or Safari often get lost File Inbox gives you one calm inbox where everything goes first No folders No decisions HOW IT WORKS Share any file to File Inbox It is saved instantly and works offline Find it later when you are ready WHY FILE INBOX Most file apps ask you to organize first File Inbox lets you save first and decide later Use it when you Do not want to lose an attachment Do not know where to save a file yet Just want one place for incoming files KEY FEATURES Save files from any app using Share One simple inbox view Offline first your files stay on your device Rename or delete files anytime Optional Face ID protection No account required FREE AND PRO You can use File Inbox for free with a limited number of files Upgrade to Pro to unlock Unlimited files Search Tags and pinning Face ID protection Optional auto cleanup PRIVACY File Inbox is private by design No accounts No tracking No cloud sync Your files stay on your device SAVE NOW DECIDE LATER Term Of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.emzirmetakibi.com/fileinbox/privacy.html If you have questions or need support, contact us at: muzeyyenseyar@gmail.com

About

papry

Organize and manage important documents like receipts, warranties, and IDs. Scan, import, and search your files with smart recognition and timely reminders for expirations. Offers advanced features with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan and import documents
  • Automatic text recognition
  • Searchable document library
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Smart Fill with Apple Intelligence
  • iCloud backup and export options
Features
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papry keeps your important documents in order: receipts, warranties, contracts, insurance policies, IDs and certificates in one place, on your iPhone and iPad. Scan and import Scan with the camera, add photos or import PDFs, many at once. Title, amount and date are recognized automatically. Find anything Search recognized document text using search terms of at least three characters. Hits are highlighted right inside the document. Folders, labels and categories keep everything sorted. The folder view keeps your documents as in real folders. Never miss a deadline papry reminds you in time before warranties, contracts and IDs expire. Using the expiration date and the notice period you have saved, papry calculates the last day to cancel. Whether passport, driver’s license or visa: papry can remind you months before they expire, so you renew in time. Your deadlines also show in widgets on the Home and Lock Screen. Smart Fill With Apple Intelligence, papry fills in title, document type, amount and dates directly on your device. Smart Fill processing takes place entirely on your device. Requires iOS 26 or iPadOS 26 and a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Your documents stay yours Back up your library manually with iCloud backups. Export writes all your documents as files to a folder of your choice. And several documents can be sent together by Mail, AirDrop or to other apps. papry Pro offers unlimited documents, folders and labels, custom categories and advanced PDF export. Terms of Use & EULA: https://papry.app/terms and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Files4 screens
papry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: papry at every 5 days against Files's every 3 weeks. Files's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. Files sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and papry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Files ships an update every 3 weeks, papry every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Files versus papry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilespapry
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuzeyyen FirikMario Haider

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Files

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
3 purchases

papry

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is papry free?
papry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Files or papry have ads?
Neither Files nor papry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Files or papry?
Files ships an update every 3 weeks, and papry every 5 days. Most recently, Files was updated on October 28, 2026 and papry on October 28, 2026.

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