Comparison

DualPane vs Conduit

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

Head to head
About

DualPane

This app provides a dual-pane interface for efficient file management on Apple devices. It allows users to browse, move, copy, and organize files across two locations simultaneously, with advanced features for power users.

Highlights
  • Dual-pane file management
  • Side-by-side folder browsing
  • File copying and moving
  • Archive creation and extraction
  • Text file preview and editing
  • Batch renaming
  • Duplicate file finding
Features
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DualPane is a focused dual-pane file manager for iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac that makes everyday file work faster, clearer and more efficient. Browse two folders side by side, move and copy files between locations, organize documents, manage archives, preview text files and work with shared files from other apps. DualPane is designed for practical file workflows without clutter. Whether you are sorting downloads, organizing project folders, reviewing shared files or working with archives, DualPane gives you a faster way to manage files directly on your device. DualPane Pro unlocks advanced tools for power users, including batch rename, folder compare, duplicate finding, within-pane copy and move, archive browsing, text editing and more. Key Features: • Dual-Pane file management for faster file operations • Long-press any file or folder to access the context menu • Browse folders side by side, copy and move files between panes • Adjustable pane widths (drag the divider, reset in settings) • Open folders, navigate subfolders and manage files efficiently • Rename files and folders • Create new folders • Delete files and folders • Search within the active pane, including subfolders • Import files from other apps with the share extension • Review pending imports before saving them into a folder • Preview text-based files such as TXT and JSON • Share files to other apps, AirDrop, Print or Save to Files • Create and extract archives • Preview archive contents and handle unsupported files more clearly • Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple Silicon Mac DualPane Pro: • Undo renames, file moves and supported local deletions • Recover deleted files and folders using Recently Deleted. • Batch rename multiple files • Advanced batch rename options • Compare left and right folders • Find duplicate files • Copy to another folder within the same pane • Move to another folder within the same pane • Browse archive contents before extraction • Extract only selected files from archive preview • Edit and save text-based files directly in the app • Share folders and selections as archive files • Customization for pane background colours • Customization for bottom toolbar icon styles • Saved Workspaces

About

Conduit

Features
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Conduit is a lightweight ​URL routing utility for people who build workflows across apps. Send data into ​Conduit with a custom conduit:// ​URL, capture the incoming parameters, then reuse those values in outbound routes to other apps. ​It is designed for app launchers, ​Shortcuts users, automation workflows, and anyone who works with custom ​URL schemes. Create routes with reusable parameter mappings, preview the generated outbound ​URL, and open the target app when you are ready. ​Add route names to incoming links to trigger saved routes automatically, and use callbacks to track successful or failed handoffs where supported. Features: • ​Capture incoming conduit:// ​URLs and inspect their parameters • ​Build outbound routes for custom ​URL schemes • ​Map incoming values into route parameters with templates • ​Preview generated ​URLs before opening target apps • ​Auto​-trigger saved routes with route names • ​Store recent payloads for testing and reuse • ​Import and export route definitions as ​JSON • ​Support callback ​URLs for route results Conduit does not require an account and is designed to stay focused: receive data, transform it, and pass it on. Privacy policy: https://knowledge.shakingthehabitual.com/en/article/202-tree-to-csv-privacy-policy

Screenshots

DualPane4 screens
Conduit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conduit at none against DualPane's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. DualPane sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Conduit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DualPane versus Conduit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDualPaneConduit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWolfram WackerStuart Marshall

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DualPane

One-time1
  • DualPane Pro$1.99
None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DualPane free?
DualPane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conduit free?
Conduit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DualPane or Conduit have ads?
Neither DualPane nor Conduit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DualPane or Conduit?
DualPane ships an update every 3 days, and Conduit every 3 days. Most recently, DualPane was updated on October 31, 2026 and Conduit on October 28, 2026.

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