# File Manager & Copier vs File manager

The clearest difference is rating: File manager at 4.5 against File Manager & Copier's 2.3. File manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 36 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 0%). File Manager & Copier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. File Manager & Copier asks for nothing beyond the download.

File manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File manager has 721 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of File Manager & Copier's written reviews are positive against 30% of File manager's.

File Manager & Copier ships an update every 36 months, File manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Copier | File manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-copier/id742750700/reviews) | **[4.5 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **721** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suchismita Mondal](https://appshunter.io/developer/662023076) | [Bhalala Hiren Bharatbai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438302804) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & Copier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-copier/id742750700)

Manage your mobile files with features like folder creation, renaming, and moving. Schedule downloads for later viewing and share files directly from your device. Upload files from your PC and send them via email or peer-to-peer connectivity.

**Highlights:** Create, move, and rename files and folders, Schedule background downloads, Save files from browsers and email, Peer-to-peer file sharing, Share folders as websites, Upload files from PC, Send files via email

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### File manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-editor/id1498297596)

Easily manage all files and folders on your device, including internal storage and cloud services. Browse by category, perform essential file actions, and analyze storage usage. Includes bonus process and backup managers.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Cloud storage integration, Storage analysis, Internal media viewers, Dual-pane interface, File compression/decompression

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Perfekter File Manager
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Video recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Crashes when browsing files
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
- 🚫 Useless, doesn't work
- 🚫 No access to local folders

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when searching for music files
- Deletes all photos, even unselected ones
- Closes automatically when opening
- Doesn't work on iPhone 13 Pro Max

**Requested features**

- Add search option
- Improve file management capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Copier free?

File Manager & Copier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager & Copier or File manager?

File manager is rated higher. File Manager & Copier averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while File manager averages 4.5 from 721 ratings.

### Do File Manager & Copier or File manager have ads?

File manager shows ads; File Manager & Copier does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager & Copier or File manager?

File Manager & Copier ships an update every 36 months, and File manager every 3 months. Most recently, File Manager & Copier was updated on October 22, 2026 and File manager on October 21, 2026.

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