Comparison

Otterfile vs iFile

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

Head to head
About

Otterfile

Features
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File Management and Transfer: - Local Management: Supports file categorization, sorting, multi-selection, and routine management operations (copy, cut, rename, delete). Includes a built-in recycle bin to prevent accidental file deletion. - File Import: Supports importing from system photo album and system files, and provides native scanned document to PDF conversion function. - Local Area Network Transfer: After enabling the Wi-Fi file transfer service, you can directly drag and drop files to transfer between devices via your computer's browser. - Cloud Drive Mounting: Supports binding to Alibaba Cloud Drive, Baidu Cloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox for cross-platform file management. Compression and decompression: - Format support: Supports compression and decompression of ZIP, 7Z, and TAR formats. - Encoding adaptation: Built-in file encoding detection and manual switching functions solve common Chinese character encoding problems during cross-device transmission. Multi-format preview: - Office documents: Natively supports viewing Office (Word, Excel, PPT), PDF, and various common image and text formats. - Plain text and code: Supports highlighting of 24+ formats including TXT, JSON, HTML, and Python. - Basic media playback: Supports standard audio and video formats such as MP4 and MP3, and provides background playback, progress memory, and speed adjustment options. Otterfile Pro Advanced Features: - Advanced audio and video decoding: Supports playback of non-native video formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, and WMV, and supports loading external subtitles such as SRT, ASS, and SSA. - Professional format preview: Supports previewing design drawings such as PSD, Sketch, DWG, and AI, as well as 3D models such as STL and GLTF. - Advanced Compression and Data Viewing: Supports parsing password-protected encrypted archives and multi-volume compression settings; provides HEX (hexadecimal) view mode. - Privacy Vault: Provides a separate, locally encrypted vault that requires Face ID/Touch ID verification for access. Privacy Statement: Otterfile's core functions run entirely on your device. Except for user-initiated cloud drive synchronization or sharing, the application will not upload your local files to third-party servers. Issue Feedback: If you encounter any format compatibility or basic function issues during use, please feel free to contact us through the "Issue Feedback" section within the app. Privacy Policy: https://otter-labs.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-32cd85b21b3c80cbb4e7e12386c4fc71?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iFile

This utility app seamlessly integrates popular cloud storage services into your file manager. It allows for easy and secure access and management of your cloud files without needing separate client installations.

Highlights
  • Seamless cloud storage integration
  • Access and manage cloud files
  • No separate client installation required
  • Secure cloud file access
  • Enhanced file management efficiency
Features
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iFile 专注提升网盘使用效率,将常用网盘无缝接入访达,帮助你轻松、安全地访问和管理云端文件,无需额外安装任何客户端。

Screenshots

Otterfile4 screens
iFile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iFile at none against Otterfile's 3. iFile also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Otterfile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Otterfile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iFile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otterfile ships an update every 2 months, iFile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Otterfile versus iFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtterfileiFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宁 权Guangzhou Panyu Huanyu Life Software Studio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Otterfile

Subscriptions2
  • Month Purchase$0.991 Month
  • Year Purchase$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Prucahse$9.99
None

iFile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Otterfile free?
Otterfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iFile free?
iFile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Otterfile or iFile have ads?
Neither Otterfile nor iFile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Otterfile or iFile?
Otterfile ships an update every 2 months, and iFile every 4 months. Most recently, Otterfile was updated on September 14, 2026 and iFile on September 24, 2026.

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