FileXip vs Scrolla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Scrolla
Easily combine multiple screenshots into a single, long image. Capture scrolling content or entire webpages, then edit and export in various formats. Protect sensitive information with mosaic and watermark tools.
- Automatic smart stitching
- Manual stitch adjustment
- Scroll capture for long content
- Webpage snapshot functionality
- Crop, mosaic, border, and watermark editing
- Export as high-resolution images or PDF
- On-device processing for privacy
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Scrolla — Long Screenshot Stitcher & Scroll Capture Turn any long chat, webpage or document into one clean, complete long image. 【SMART STITCHING】 · Automatically detects overlapping areas and merges screenshots seamlessly · Fine-tune stitch positions manually for pixel-perfect results · Perfect for chat history, articles, receipts and documents 【SCROLL CAPTURE】 · Start screen recording, scroll through the content, and stop · Scrolla automatically turns the recording into one full-length screenshot · No more taking screenshots one by one 【WEBPAGE SNAPSHOT】 · Paste or share a link to capture the entire webpage as a long image 【EDITING TOOLS】 · Crop: trim away anything you don't need · Mosaic: swipe to hide sensitive information · Border: add elegant frames and rounded corners · Watermark: protect your content with custom text watermarks 【EXPORT & SHARE】 · Export high-resolution images with adjustable quality · Export as PDF documents · Save to Photos or share directly to any app 【PRIVACY FIRST】 · All images and recordings are processed entirely on your device · No servers, no third-party ads or analytics SDKs GREAT FOR Saving chat conversations / archiving articles / keeping order receipts / creating tutorials / sharing long posts on social media / work reports MEMBERSHIP Upgrade to Scrolla Pro to unlock watermark removal, HD export and all premium features. Subscriptions auto-renew: payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation, and renews within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Privacy Policy: https://mcnzv1vkrtox.feishu.cn/wiki/EQpCwXxbKi3FJdkXY6UcbTdpnnb Terms of Use: https://mcnzv1vkrtox.feishu.cn/wiki/OjJHwAxdEiUvDKk0xjfcj5Xtnzg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scrolla at Free against FileXip's $5.99. Scrolla also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Scrolla is free to download; FileXip costs $5.99 up front. FileXip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scrolla sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for FileXip against 4.4 for Scrolla. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of FileXip's written reviews are positive against 89% of Scrolla's.
FileXip ships an update every 2 days, Scrolla every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileXip | Scrolla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 272 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强 王 | 玉春 蔡 |
Customer experience
FileXip
Scrolla
In-app purchases
FileXip
- PROFree
Scrolla
- Scrolla Plus$6.99
- Scrolla Pro Early Bird$6.99
- Scrolla Pro$7.99









