# VisualAid vs FileXip

The clearest difference is price: VisualAid at Free against FileXip's $5.99. VisualAid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). FileXip's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VisualAid is free to download; FileXip costs $5.99 up front. FileXip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VisualAid asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualAid | FileXip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexip/id6780591952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Flory](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771962924) | [强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896609908) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualAid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualaid/id6771962922)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FileXip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexip/id6780591952)

This app offers comprehensive file management for iPhone and iPad. It allows local browsing, editing, and previewing of various file types, along with robust compression and network transfer capabilities. Enjoy a clean interface and powerful tools for organizing your digital life.

**Highlights:** Local file browsing and organization, Advanced compression and decompression, Built-in editor with syntax highlighting, Network file transfer (Wi-Fi, FTP, WebDAV, SMB), File preview for images, videos, audio, text, and documents, PDF annotation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualAid free?

VisualAid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FileXip free?

FileXip costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do VisualAid or FileXip have ads?

Neither VisualAid nor FileXip shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*