WhatChanged vs FileSort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WhatChanged
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WhatChanged is a file and folder comparison app built to answer one practical question: what changed between these two copies? Compare two files or two folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and get a clear summary of added, removed, modified, renamed, and identical items. Use optional SHA-256 verification when metadata alone is not enough. On iPhone and iPad, start inside the app or send exactly two files from Files straight to WhatChanged. It is useful for backups, exports, cloud-drive copies, builds, and any βdid this transfer match?β check. βΌ File and folder comparison β’ Compare two files or two folders as Left and Right β’ Review added, removed, modified, renamed, and identical items β’ Use smart ignore rules for hidden items, extensions, names, and patterns β’ Ignore line-ending or whitespace-only changes when appropriate β’ Preview supported files, keep recent comparisons, and export or share reports β’ Verify content with optional SHA-256 and cached re-checks β’ Use the app in 25 languages, with an optional in-app language override βΌ From the share sheet In Files, or another app that can share files, select exactly two files. Tap Share β WhatChanged. The comparison opens automatically. Tip: The extension is intended for file-to-file comparison. To compare folders, open the main app. βΌ Safe Merge Run a folder comparison, open Safe Merge, and choose a main rule: Newest, Oldest, Smallest (New), Smallest (Old), Biggest (New), or Biggest (Old). The Safe Merge Assistant shows selected items, recommendations, conflicts, blocking issues, output details, and safety checks before anything is copied. For individual output paths, you can keep the main Merge Rule or choose Left or Right. Recommended continues to show what the main rule would choose, while Selected shows what will actually be copied. The β+ Customβ indicator appears whenever exceptions are active. WhatChanged recalculates the plan and verifies it again before copying. Custom merges use a clearly named output folder, such as βSafe Merge by WhatChanged (Newest + Custom).β Successful merges include a generated README describing the compared folders, main rule, custom selections, copied items, output paths, counts, and safety notes. βΌ Quick text checks Use Direct Text Compare, supported text files, or folder-pair text results for convenient text checks. Copy a unified-diff-style result, search with Find in Diff, move between matches, highlight rows, and review Diff Summary counts. These text tools are included for quick comparison inside a file-and-folder utility. WhatChanged is not designed as a full drafting workspace. βΌ Looking for a dedicated text workspace? DiffDraft is designed specifically for comparing text versions and composing a clean final draft in a row-aware workspace. Source rows, draft rows, manual rows, and intentional gaps stay visually aligned, helping long reviews remain stable and trustworthy while you cherry-pick, edit, and continue later. View DiffDraft on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diffdraft/id6779625050 βΌ Safe by design WhatChanged does not modify or delete your originals. Comparisons are read-only. Safe Merge writes only to a new output folder after you confirm the merge and every required safety check passes. βΌ Official website Product information, support, privacy details, and terms are available here: https://hazybyte.studio/whatchanged/ Requires iOS 16.6 or later. Terms of Use: https://hazybyte.studio/whatchanged/terms-of-use/
FileSort
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Is your Downloads folder a disaster? iCloud Drive cluttered with random files? FileSort is the automatic file organizer your iPhone has been waiting for. Unlike traditional file managers that only let you browse, FileSort actively sorts your files for you. Open the app, see the mess, tap once, and watch everything fall into place. KEY FEATURES - ONE-TAP SMART SORT Scan any folder and let FileSort automatically organize files by type -- documents, images, videos, archives, audio, and code. No setup required. Just tap Sort Now. - CUSTOM RULES ENGINE Create powerful rules without writing a single line of code. Set conditions like "if file type is PDF and size is over 5MB, move to Work/Contracts." Drag to reorder priority. First match wins. - DUPLICATE FILE DETECTION Reclaim wasted storage by finding and removing duplicate files. FileSort uses SHA-256 hashing for accurate detection, so you never accidentally delete the wrong file. - FULL UNDO HISTORY Changed your mind? No problem. Undo any sort batch with a single tap. Every move is reversible, so you can sort with confidence. - SORT PREVIEW See exactly what will happen before it happens. Review every file move, spot conflicts, and adjust before executing. No surprises. - HOME SCREEN WIDGET Add the FileSort widget to see your messy file count at a glance and trigger a sort right from your home screen. - SIRI SHORTCUTS Automate your file organization with Shortcuts. Create workflows that sort files on a schedule or trigger sorting with your voice. - iCLOUD DRIVE INTEGRATION Deep integration with iCloud Drive means your files stay in sync across all your Apple devices. Sort once, see it everywhere. - CELEBRATION & STATS Watch a satisfying celebration animation when your sort completes. See detailed stats on how many files were organized and how much space was reclaimed. FREE VS PREMIUM Free tier includes unlimited scanning, one-tap basic sort, sort preview, and one undo batch. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited custom rules, duplicate detection, home screen widget, Siri Shortcuts, unlimited undo history, and iCloud Drive deep integration. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FileSort at Free against WhatChanged's $9.99. WhatChanged's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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
FileSort is free to download; WhatChanged costs $9.99 up front. FileSort sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WhatChanged asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WhatChanged | FileSort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Iri You | θ΄Ί ε¨ |
In-app purchases
WhatChanged
No in-app purchases
FileSort
- FileSort Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- FileSort Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- FileSort Lifetime Access$39.99









