Comparison

Kanso Reader vs FileSort

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

Head to head
About

Kanso Reader

Features
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Kanso Reader is trying to be distraction-free reading app for saving web articles and PDFs to read later. It try to remove clutter like ads, promos, related links, and other unnecessary page elements so you can focus on the content that matters. Save from a shared link or pasted URL, import PDFs, and read in a clean, comfortable view designed for focus. Kanso Reader helps you build a private reading library on your device, with simple tools to organize and revisit what you save. Features: • Save web articles and PDFs to read later • Clean reader view for reading • Import from shared links or pasted URLs • Add notes to saved content • Organize with tags • Search your library quickly • Export saved content when needed • Local-first storage or icloud sync Free users can keep 1 saved item at a time. Delete it anytime to save another. Unlock Kanso Reader Lifetime to save unlimited articles and PDFs.

About

FileSort

Features
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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

Kanso Reader4 screens
FileSort2 screens

Verdict

The call

Kanso Reader and FileSort are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Kanso Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FileSort sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kanso Reader versus FileSort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanso ReaderFileSort
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichael Lee蓺 周

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kanso Reader

One-time1
  • Kanso Reader$7.99
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 Kanso Reader free?
Kanso Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileSort free?
FileSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kanso Reader or FileSort have ads?
Neither Kanso Reader nor FileSort shows ads.

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