Comparison

NC File Manager vs Developer File Editor

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

Head to head
About

NC File Manager

Manage your files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, organize, and export with full control. This app offers local processing with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Import from Mail and Files
  • Access local and iCloud files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Built-in file search
  • ZIP compression (in-app purchase)
  • Video, photo, and PDF compression
  • Export and share files (in-app purchase)
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NC File Manager is a file and document manager for iPad and iPhone. Import, scan, search, organize and export your files with full control. Import & Access • Import documents from Mail and Files • Import photos and videos from the Photos app • Scan documents to PDF • Access files stored locally and in iCloud • iTunes file sharing support • Direct NCM-to-NCM transfer via AirDrop File Management • Create and manage folders • Organize documents efficiently • Move, rename and delete files • View files, photos and videos • Built-in search for files and documents • Clear storage overview PDF Tools • View PDF documents • Open and view a second PDF alongside the first • Switch between horizontal and vertical PDF views • Rotate entire PDF documents or individual PDF pages • Split PDF documents before or after the current page • Cover selected areas in a PDF • Annotate PDFs with pen, highlighter and eraser tools • Choose from multiple colors and pen thicknesses • Edit and fill out PDF forms • Compress PDF files • Save edited PDFs as new files Compression & Merge • Extract standard ZIP archives • Compress videos, photos and PDF files • Merge videos and PDF documents Premium Features only Try all the Premium Features listed below during the free test phase. After the test phase, an In-App Purchase or subscription is required to continue using these features. • Export and share files • Transfer files directly from NCM to NCM • Create ZIP archives • Create password-protected ZIP archives • Extract password-protected ZIP archives • Extract RAR archives • Extract password-protected RAR archives Privacy First NC File Manager works locally on your device. No account required. No tracking. No ads. Designed for users who want full control over their files and documents on iPad and iPhone. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Developer File Editor

A powerful yet lightweight code editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to open, edit, and save source files directly from the Files app. It offers smart editing tools like auto-indentation and symbol completion for a focused coding experience on the go.

Highlights
  • Open files from Files app
  • Edit and save source files
  • Auto-indentation
  • Symbol and keyword suggestions
  • Line numbers
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Developer File Editor is a lightweight, powerful code editor designed specifically for working with source files on iPhone and iPad. Open files directly from the Files app, make edits with a clean, focused interface, and save changes instantly. Developer File Editor includes smart editing tools such as auto-indentation, symbol completion, and line numbers—making it easy to review, tweak, or write code on the go. Whether you’re inspecting project files, learning, or making quick changes away from your computer, Developer File Editor gives you a fast and reliable editing experience right on your device. Key Features: • Open files from iCloud Drive or On My iPhone • Edit and save source files • Overwrite existing files or save as new copies • Auto-indentation for cleaner code • Smart symbol and keyword suggestions • Line numbers for easy navigation • Clean, distraction-free interface Developer File Editor is built for developers who want flexibility and simplicity when working with files away from their computer.

Screenshots

NC File Manager4 screens
Developer File Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NC File Manager at every 2 weeks against Developer File Editor's every 3 weeks. Developer File Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NC File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Developer File Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NC File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NC File Manager versus Developer File Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNC File ManagerDeveloper File Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin NeiferDonald Garbinski Jr

Customer experience

NC File Manager

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Developer File Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NC File Manager

One-time1
  • Unlock Export & ZIP$1.99
1 purchases

Developer File Editor

One-time1
  • Save Files$0.99

Questions

Is NC File Manager free?
NC File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Developer File Editor free?
Developer File Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NC File Manager or Developer File Editor have ads?
Neither NC File Manager nor Developer File Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NC File Manager or Developer File Editor?
NC File Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Developer File Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, NC File Manager was updated on October 20, 2026 and Developer File Editor on October 11, 2026.

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