Comparison

History Lib vs FileSort

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

Head to head
About

History Lib

Features
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This is a niche app designed to store and preserve Safari browser history. ===== Why Develop This App ===== As an Apple user, I only use Safari as my browser. One day, in an effort to thoroughly clean up the junk in Safari browser, I decided to export all the history records of Safari and then delete all the data of Safari at once... OK, it's all taken care of perfectly. However... When I opened Safari again and tried to import the history, I was completely shocked by the result: The import function in macOS always loses some data, and the import function in iOS/iPadOS is even worse, only importing the records from the last month! This is unacceptable for me, who heavily uses the browser. I'm not someone who likes to take notes; instead, I simply browse through the browser history when needed. However, the Apple ecosystem has explicitly refused to import all of my records. I naturally couldn't change Apple, so I simply took matters into my own hands and created this app. ===== Functions and Features ===== β€’ Import the Safari browser history and it doesn't matter how long it is. β€’ Supports export in multiple formats, and can be easily transferred to other devices or browsers at will. β€’ Support the encryption of the export in HistoryLib’s own format, providing an additional layer of protection for your privacy. β€’ Data can be fully synchronized with iCloud automatically. For multiple Apple devices, only one modification is needed, and there is no need for manual import or export. β€’ Supports completely offline operation. The complete code is all open source on GitHub. Your privacy will always be secure. ===== Suitable Scenarios ===== β€’ Dislike the privacy protection of the existing browsers and cloud synchronization β€’ Don't want others to see the history records, but don't want to delete them all directly β€’ Have exported good history records locally, but there is no suitable tool to view them, and don't want to import them back into the browser β€’ ... [This app is open-source on GitHub under the MIT license] https://github.com/SJasonP/HistoryLib

About

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.

Screenshots

History Lib2 screens
FileSort2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: History Lib at none against FileSort's 3. FileSort's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FileSort sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. History Lib asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
History Lib versus FileSort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistory LibFileSort
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer建谌 潘贺 周

In-app purchases

None

History Lib

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FileSort

Subscriptions2
  • FileSort Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FileSort Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FileSort Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is History Lib free?
History Lib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileSort free?
FileSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do History Lib or FileSort have ads?
Neither History Lib nor FileSort shows ads.

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