Comparison

File Type vs Panel Files

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

Head to head
About

File Type

Features
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Confused by an unknown file extension? Wondering which app can open a specific file? File Type is the ultimate offline file extension dictionary and format reference app for identifying, understanding, and exploring thousands of file types instantly. Whether you're a developer, student, IT professional, content creator, or everyday user, File Type helps you quickly discover what a file is, which software created it, and how to open it. With a massive offline database and lightning-fast search, you can identify file formats anytime without needing an internet connection. KEY FEATURES • Massive File Extension Database Explore thousands of file extensions including documents, images, videos, audio, archives, system files, developer formats, and more. • 100% Offline Access No internet required. Search and browse file types anywhere, anytime. • Instant File Identification Quickly understand unknown file extensions and discover compatible software or apps. • Smart Categories Browse organized categories including PDF, ZIP, MP4, EXE, APK, PSD, HTML, JSON, DOCX, and many more. • A–Z File Directory Easily navigate the complete alphabetical directory of file formats and extensions. • Fast Search Experience Find file information instantly with a clean, optimized, and user-friendly interface. • Modern Design Enjoy a beautiful experience with Dark Mode support and distraction-free navigation. WHY DOWNLOAD FILE TYPE? • Identify unknown files instantly • Learn which apps open specific formats • Improve productivity and workflow • Perfect for students, developers, and professionals • Access information completely offline Stop guessing file formats and extensions. Download File Type today and carry the ultimate file extension encyclopedia in your pocket.

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Panel Files

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Panel is a file manager for people who miss having a real one. Browse iCloud Drive, the files on your iPhone, USB and SD drives, and cloud services that support folder access — all in one place, with the tools you would expect on a computer. TWO LAYOUTS, ONE TAP APART Columns lays every level of a folder side by side, so you can see where you are and where you came from. Details gives you a sortable table — name, date, type and size — for when you need to find the biggest file or the oldest one. Switch between them whenever you like; Panel remembers what you were looking at. REAL FILE MANAGEMENT • Copy, move, rename and duplicate • Select many files at once and act on them together • Rename a whole selection in one go, numbered and in order • Create folders wherever you need them • Create ZIP archives, and open ones you have been sent • Search a folder, or an entire location, and jump straight to what you find • Preview anything iOS can open, without leaving the app DELETING IS NOT FINAL Deleted files go to Recently Deleted inside that location, so a mistake costs you nothing. Put them back where they came from, or empty it when you are sure. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS Panel has no account and no server. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked, and nothing leaves your device. It reads only the folders you explicitly choose, and forgets them the moment you remove them. TRY IT FREE FOR A WEEK Panel Files is a paid app. The monthly and yearly plans begin with a 7-day free trial, so you can put your own files through it before deciding. If you would rather not subscribe at all, a one-time Lifetime purchase is available instead. Everything described above is included — there is no separate tier and nothing is held back. If you installed Panel while it was free, it stays free for you. Privacy: https://asgilab.github.io/legal/panel-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

File Type4 screens
Panel Files3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Panel Files at none against File Type's shown. Panel Files also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. File Type sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Panel Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
File Type versus Panel Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile TypePanel Files
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApurba Saha BipoSamarth Tripathi

In-app purchases

7 purchases

File Type

One-time7
  • Espresso Tip$1.99
  • Americano Tip$2.99
  • Latte Tip$3.99
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  • Cappuccino Tip$4.99
  • Mocha Tip$5.99
  • Iced Coffee Tip$6.99
  • Iced Latte Tip$7.99
3 purchases

Panel Files

Subscriptions2
  • Panel Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Panel Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Panel Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is File Type free?
File Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Panel Files free?
Panel Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Type or Panel Files have ads?
File Type shows ads; Panel Files does not.

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