Comparison

FileMaster vs FileNook

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

Head to head
About

FileMaster

This app offers robust file management, including transfer, backup, and editing capabilities. It supports various file formats, including zip and rar archives, and allows for easy browsing of documents, photos, and videos. Transfer files wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, or iTunes.

Highlights
  • File management
  • File transfer (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FTP, iTunes)
  • Photo and video backup
  • Zip and rar extraction
  • Document and media browsing
  • Text file editing
Features
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Powerful free file transfer & mutual, file manager, photo video backup, photo preview, video playback, support zip, rar file unzip; TXT supports automatic UTF8 encoding ---------------------------------------- Function introduction: 1. Convenient file management 2. Support plain text TXT(automatic utf8), rich text editing RTFD, logging, notes 3. Support various transfer functions: >> Wifi transmission function: no data cable is needed to transmit files between mobile phones, computers and mobile phones >> bluetooth transfers files to nearby devices >> Ftp transfer function: with the help of Ftp client, you can manage your private files >> iTunes transfer function: express transfer of large files the best choice 4. Rar, zip extraction 5. Unlimited capacity: as long as your mobile phone has enough space 6. Browsing support: easy to view pictures, video (3pg, mp4, move and other formats), PDF documents, word, excel and other office documents ======== Terms of use: http://6x65dd.coding-pages.com/termsofuse.html

About

FileNook

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Cloud drive integration
  • Media playback (video/audio)
  • File encryption
  • Password security
  • Cast videos to TV (DLNA)
Features
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FileNook is a private local file workspace for iPhone and iPad. Organize files, read documents and prepare materials without a cloud-drive account. Files and document processing stay on your device unless you choose to share them. FILE WORKSPACE • Create folders; browse, rename, move, duplicate, sort and search files. • Use favorites, recent files and a recoverable trash. • Import from Files, Photos, AirDrop and the share sheet. • Transfer files from a computer over local Wi-Fi—no account or upload to a cloud service. • Search supported document content and inspect detailed file information. SCAN & RECOGNIZE • Scan ID cards with optional purpose watermarks and image enhancement. • Extract editable text from photos and PDFs. • Extract tables with cell review and export to Excel. • Recognize QR codes without automatically opening links. • Transcribe local audio with selectable ranges and TXT or SRT export. PDF TOOLS • Create searchable or standard PDFs from photos and document scans. • Merge PDFs; organize, reorder, rotate, insert, remove and extract pages. • Split PDFs by page, fixed groups or custom groups. • Crop page margins, compress PDFs and password-protect PDF copies. • Convert PDFs to images or editable Word documents. • Export TXT and Markdown to PDF; add optional covers, contents and page numbers. • Combine photos, scans and selected PDF pages; set a consistent A4 or Letter page size. PHOTO & PRIVACY TOOLS • Convert image formats, crop or resize to exact dimensions, and save reusable material presets. • Compress photos, combine images and stitch long screenshots. • Add text watermarks to images or PDFs. • Permanently redact selected areas of images and PDFs before sharing. VIDEO & AUDIO TOOLS • Compress compatible videos and preview the result before saving. • Extract an audio track or selected time range from a video. READ & PLAY • Read PDF, EPUB, DRM-free MOBI, TXT and Markdown files. • Play local video and audio, including supported HDR video, subtitles, picture in picture and seek-preview thumbnails. LOCAL PROTECTION • Protect app access with an independent passcode and optional biometrics. • Create password-encrypted backups and password-protected ZIP archives. • App Lock protects access to the app; it cannot protect copies after you export or share them. Basic file operations, reading and standard playback are free. Selected recognition, conversion and batch tools share one free use each day. Optional rewarded ads provide two extra uses. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes all ads and daily tool usage limits. File-size, page-count and batch safety limits still apply. No new monthly or annual subscription is offered. Privacy Policy: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://apps.vanto.space/en/app/folder/terms/

Screenshots

FileMaster4 screens
FileNook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FileMaster at none against FileNook's shown. FileMaster also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (60 vs 7). FileNook's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. FileMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 3 months and FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileNook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMaster has 60 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of FileMaster's written reviews are positive against 67% of FileNook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, FileNook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileMaster versus FileNook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMasterFileNook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (60 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金剑 李荣 周

Customer experience

FileMaster

All ratings60 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.4%

FileNook

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FileMaster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Unexpected app shutdowns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options
  • Improve file management capabilities
  • Introduce dark mode
  • Enhance device compatibility

FileNook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FileMaster

Subscriptions2
  • 季度黄金会员$0.493 Months
  • 季度钻石会员$0.493 Months
One-time1
  • 钻石VIP$6.99
3 purchases

FileNook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$9.99

Questions

Is FileMaster free?
FileMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileNook free?
FileNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileMaster or FileNook?
FileNook is rated higher. FileMaster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while FileNook averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do FileMaster or FileNook have ads?
FileNook shows ads; FileMaster does not.
Which is updated more often, FileMaster or FileNook?
FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, and FileNook weekly. Most recently, FileMaster was updated on October 1, 2026 and FileNook on October 8, 2026.

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