Comparison

FileBox vs HTTPocket

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

Head to head
About

FileBox

A minimalist file manager that prioritizes privacy and security by keeping your files on your device. Organize, view, compress, extract, and share various file types with ease. Protect your data with Face ID or a passcode.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • ZIP compression and extraction
  • Encrypted archives
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Face ID/passcode privacy
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Video casting
Features
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File Box brings file management, media playback, ebook and comic reading, and handy tools into one app, making it easy to organize, view and work with your files on iPhone and iPad. Store files in the app, lock it with Face ID or a password, or grant access to files in system folders. From work documents and photos to videos, music, ebooks and comics, keep everything in your own “Box,” ready whenever you need it. Keep your files organized • Use “On My iPhone/iPad” to browse, play and manage files in authorized system folders without importing them into the app. • Import, move, copy, rename, search and share files and folders with ease. • Customize folder colors, icons and images to make categories easy to spot. • Create ZIP archives and extract common formats such as ZIP and RAR, with support for password-protected archives. • View storage usage by file type, large files and duplicates, including in authorized system folders. • View and clear reading and thumbnail caches without affecting your files or reading history. Enjoy videos and music • Play common video formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and WebM, with audio track switching and Picture in Picture. • Press and hold the screen to speed up playback at your preferred rate. • Use dual subtitles, external subtitles and customizable subtitle styles, or cast videos to compatible TVs. • The new audio player shows artwork and lyrics, with playlists, shuffle and Lock Screen controls. Read ebooks and documents • The EPUB reader offers a table of contents, bookmarks, search and saved reading progress. • Adjust font size, layout and reading themes for comfortable reading. • View PDF and TXT documents, and add bookmarks to TXT files. Read and create comics • Read CBZ and CBR comics, or open image folders directly as comics. • Create your own CBZ comic files, with optional passwords and text watermarks. Redact images and share with confidence • Detect faces, QR codes and common sensitive details such as names, phone numbers and amounts on your device. Choose which categories to redact. • Select areas manually and choose from styles such as blur and pixelation, or add text watermarks. • Select “Redact Image” from the Photos share sheet and save the edited image directly to Photos. Keep useful tools close at hand • Browse and edit images, compress them in batches, and create long screenshots from web pages, multiple images or screen recordings. • Trim, split, join and convert audio, or extract audio from videos. • Edit audio artwork, song details and lyrics, including batch editing. • Crop and trim videos, and convert between MP4 and MOV formats. • Turn multiple images into a PDF, add watermarks or password-protect PDFs. Transfer files across devices • Use Nearby Transfer to easily send and receive files with nearby devices. • Upload, download, manage and preview files in your computer’s browser over your local Wi-Fi network. • Record audio on Apple Watch and sync recordings to iPhone. • Import files shared from other apps, with drag and drop and multitasking for browsing and playback. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime purchase, to access the same premium features. Your files. Your device. Your “Box.” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://filebox.dogegg.cc/privacy

About

HTTPocket

Transform your devices into a private file server for wireless transfer and management. Share files, photos, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network without cables or cloud services. Includes built-in tools for photo conversion and PDF manipulation.

Highlights
  • Wireless file sharing over Wi-Fi
  • Browser and app-based device connection
  • Built-in photo converter
  • PDF toolkit for merging and conversion
  • Live transfer progress monitoring
  • In-app chat and custom port settings
Features
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

FileBox4 screens
HTTPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FileBox at every 4 days against HTTPocket's every 10 days. FileBox also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. FileBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month and HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FileBox against 5.0 for HTTPocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileBox ships an update every 4 days, HTTPocket every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FileBox versus HTTPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileBoxHTTPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建 焦Md Imran Ansari

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileBox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.191 Month
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
3 purchases

HTTPocket

Subscriptions2
  • HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FileBox free?
FileBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPocket free?
HTTPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileBox or HTTPocket?
FileBox and HTTPocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do FileBox or HTTPocket have ads?
Neither FileBox nor HTTPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileBox or HTTPocket?
FileBox ships an update every 4 days, and HTTPocket every 10 days. Most recently, FileBox was updated on October 25, 2026 and HTTPocket on October 25, 2026.

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