# FileMaster vs File Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileMaster at 85% against File Browser's 48%. FileMaster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17). File Browser's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 3 months and File Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 80 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of FileMaster's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, File Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMaster | File Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-documents-manager/id708200178/reviews) | **[4.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-unzip-zip-rar-7z/id1598500611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 78 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金剑 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/707885119) | [翠珠 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580897404) |

## What reviewers say

### FileMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-documents-manager/id708200178)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 季度黄金会员 | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| 季度钻石会员 | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| 钻石VIP | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔒 Secure data transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🌐 Language support issues
- 📂 Limited file management options

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unexpected app shutdowns

**Requested features**

- Add more language options
- Improve file management capabilities
- Introduce dark mode
- Enhance device compatibility


### File Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-browser-unzip-zip-rar-7z/id1598500611)

Manage files across your devices with support for various formats including documents, images, audio, and video. Transfer files between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and handle compression and decompression with ease.

**Highlights:** Cross-device file transfer, Support for ZIP, RAR, 7Z, Audio and video playback, Document viewing (Word, Excel, PDF), Image and photo viewing, Folder management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMaster free?

FileMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Browser free?

File Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileMaster or File Browser?

File Browser is rated higher. FileMaster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while File Browser averages 4.5 from 80 ratings.

### Do FileMaster or File Browser have ads?

Neither FileMaster nor File Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileMaster or File Browser?

FileMaster ships an update fortnightly, and File Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, FileMaster was updated on November 1, 2026 and File Browser on November 3, 2026.

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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.*