FileBox vs PuffComic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Local file management
- ZIP compression and extraction
- Encrypted archives
- Multi-format file preview
- Face ID/passcode privacy
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Video casting
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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
PuffComic
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PuffComic 是一款纯本地、零网络的 iOS 漫画与电子书阅读器。你的所有书籍都只存在于自己的设备上——没有账号、没有云端、没有追踪。 【支持格式】 • 漫画压缩包:CBZ(ZIP)、CBR(RAR) • 电子书:EPUB、MOBI、AZW3 • 文本书:Markdown、纯文本 • 压缩包内嵌视频:直接从 CBZ/CBR 内流式解码播放,无需解压 【核心功能】 • 统一阅读器:漫画、EPUB 与文本书共用一套图文混排引擎,并支持内嵌视频 • 多书架管理:自建多个书架、标签筛选、自动记录阅读进度与书签 • 隐藏书架:用 PIN 码加密隐藏私密书架,保护你的阅读隐私 • 系统级预览:在「文件」App 中直接显示 CBZ/CBR 封面缩略图 • 沙盒外读取:通过系统安全授权直接读取 App 外的本地文档 【为什么选 PuffComic】 完全离线运行,断网也能用;不收集任何个人数据,不向任何服务器发送请求。你的阅读,只属于你。 支持 iOS 17 及以上,iPhone 与 iPad 通用。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PuffComic at none against FileBox's 3. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. FileBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. PuffComic asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FileBox | PuffComic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 建 焦 | 际 郭 |
In-app purchases
FileBox
- Monthly Membership$1.191 Month
- Annual Membership1 Year trial$11.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$19.99
PuffComic
No in-app purchases









