Comparison

FileXip vs iScan

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

Head to head
About

FileXip

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
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FileXip is a clean, powerful file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse, organize, preview, and edit your files locally — with professional archive tools and built-in network transfer. FILE MANAGEMENT • List and grid views with sort by name, date, size, or type • Search files instantly; advanced search with wildcards and content matching • Create folders and text files, rename, delete, share, and import from the Files app • Multi-select to copy, move, compress, or delete in batch • Home dashboard with storage overview, file categories, and recent files ARCHIVES — PROFESSIONAL GRADE • Open ZIP, JAR, TAR, TAR.GZ, GZ, 7z, and RAR archives • Tree-view browser: preview contents before extracting • Extract individual files, folders, or multiple selections at once • Password-protected archives (ZipCrypto & AES-256) • Create encrypted ZIP files with adjustable compression levels • Fix garbled filenames with encoding options (UTF-8, GBK, Big5, Shift-JIS, and more) • Safe extraction with zip-slip protection and background progress PREVIEW & EDIT • Images: pinch-to-zoom and pan • Video & audio: built-in player • Text & code: syntax-highlighted editor with 190+ languages, themes, font size, encoding, find & replace • PDF: draw, highlight, add text, erase — annotations save directly to the file • Office & iWork documents: QuickLook preview NETWORK TRANSFER • Wi‑Fi Transfer: share files via browser on the same network (QR code included) • FTP & WebDAV: connect to servers and NAS, browse, upload, download, and manage remotely • SMB: import files from network shares via the system Files app • Live transfer progress, speed, and history DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Minimal, distraction-free interface • Large file operations run in the background — no frozen UI • English and Simplified Chinese supported • Local-first: your files stay on your device unless you choose to transfer them FileXip Pro (optional) Unlock unlimited remote connections, batch encrypted compression, advanced encoding options, and early access to upcoming features. Questions or feedback: vrlinkapp@163.com

About

iScan

Features
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QR code and barcode scanning

Screenshots

FileXip4 screens
iScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iScan at Free against FileXip's $5.99. iScan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). FileXip's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileXip ships an update every 2 days, iScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FileXip versus iScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileXipiScan
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 王佳璐 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FileXip

One-time1
  • PROFree
None

iScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileXip free?
FileXip costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iScan free?
iScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileXip or iScan have ads?
Neither FileXip nor iScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FileXip or iScan?
FileXip ships an update every 2 days, and iScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, FileXip was updated on October 21, 2026 and iScan on October 12, 2026.

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