Comparison

iVaultFiles vs File Managers

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

Head to head
About

iVaultFiles

This utility app allows you to securely manage and extract various compressed file formats, including password-protected ZIPs. It offers robust file management, import/export capabilities from cloud services, and the ability to open multiple document types.

Highlights
  • Extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and other compressed formats
  • Password and AES encrypted file support
  • Import/export files from cloud storage
  • Powerful file manager
  • Open PDF, Doc, Excel, PPT, and media files
  • Keyword search for files and passwords
Features
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iVaultZip -(Zip Tool, Unzip Tool, Unrar Tool, Uncompress Tool, Unarchiver Tool) Safe integrate password and Microsoft Documents reader for iPhone & iPad. Download Now + ITUNES SHARING + WIFI SHARING + Open and extract files from ZIP format, including password protected and AES encrypted ZIP files. + Open and extract many other compressed file formats: RAR, 7Z, ZIPX, TAR, GZIP, ZIP. - Zip files, Unzip file, Unrar file, Uncompress file, Unarchiver file,Rar extractor,Extract file - Master password is required to access iVaultZip. - Import files, photos, videos from Camera Roll, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud, Email, and other Apps. - Export files, photos, videos to Camera Roll, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud, email, and other Apps. - Powerful file manager for your local files, including adding, sorting, renaming, deleting files/folders. - Keyword Search to quickly find your files, photos, and passwords. - Open supported files, including: PDF, Doc, Excel, PPT, image files, MP3, TXT, video files and more. - Open a file in another App. + Get Support: helper.df@gmail.com Background files and folders download/upload with Dropbox ,Google Drive, Box ,OneDrive like on the computer.

About

File Managers

Easily manage files and folders across your device, network storage, and cloud services. Supports common file operations, media management, and batch processing for efficient organization.

Highlights
  • Manage files and folders
  • Network and cloud storage integration
  • Search and share files
  • Batch operations
  • Media file management
  • File organization and sorting
Features
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File Manager You can easily manage your files and folders on your device, Network-attached storage, and cloud storages. Main Storage Internal Storage you can manage all files and folders on both your storage iCloud Google Drive. You can find how many files & apps you have on your device at a glance immediately after opening File manager. It supports every file management actions like open, search, navigate directory, copy and paste, cut, delete, rename, compress, decompress, transfer, download. File Manager Plus supports media files and major file formats including app. HD File Manager is to Easy and Powerful File Manager for Devices. File Manager HD is free, fast and full-featured. HD File Manager/Explorer app is more than just a File Manager, you also get a Process Manager and Backup Manager included within as a bonus. File Commander - File Manager - Es Explorer, Supports Media Files and Major File Formats. SD File Manager will transfer content between internal storage, usb flash drive, and cloud storage. File Organization: Organize your files effortlessly with FileMaster. Create, rename, move, copy, and delete files and folders with just a few taps or clicks. Sort and categorize your files for quick access. File Search: Quickly find the files you need using powerful search capabilities. Search by file name, type, date, or even content within files to locate information in seconds. Batch Operations: Save time by performing actions on multiple files simultaneously. Batch rename, delete, or move files to streamline your file management tasks. FileMaster is your all-in-one solution for managing files efficiently, whether you're a professional seeking a powerful tool for work-related tasks or a casual user looking for an easy way to keep your digital life organized. Features - Search and share files - Basic features like cut, copy, delete etc. easily accessible - Images: You can manage image and picture files in your storages. Image preview is available. - Audios: You can manage all music and sound related files. - Videos: You can manage all video files in your device. [File Manager Pro Subscription] - With a File Manager Pro Unlimited subscription, you have access to all features and App Passcode, Keep folder private etc. advertisements will be removed automatically. - File Manager Pro subscription is billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. In addition, a one-time payment will be offered if needed, which is not one of the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_TermsOfUse.html [Privacy Policy] https://skyinfotechdeveloper.com/FileManager_PrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

iVaultFiles3 screens
File Managers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Managers at 4.4 against iVaultFiles's 3.0. File Managers also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). iVaultFiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. iVaultFiles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and File Managers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Managers holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Managers has 323 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of iVaultFiles's written reviews are positive against 20% of File Managers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVaultFiles ships an update monthly, File Managers every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVaultFiles versus File Managers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVaultFilesFile Managers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (323 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2323 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTam NguyenLaxay Gajera

Customer experience

iVaultFiles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

File Managers

All ratings323 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative77.6%

Bugs and requests

iVaultFiles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

File Managers

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App closes every time you try to copy files
  • App doesn't work like it's supposed to
  • Unable to open anything, ads first
  • App closes every time
  • Can't exit ad
Show 4 more
  • Can't view full hierarchy of files
  • Does not show a single file
  • Ads still not removed after payment
  • App keeps getting closed after giving permissions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Remove ads for existing subscribers
  • Allow users to open app without ads first time

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iVaultFiles

One-time6
  • iVaultZip Link Google Drive$0.99
  • iVaultZip Link OneDrive$0.99
  • iVaultZip Link Dropbox$0.99
Show 3 more
  • iVaultZip Link Box$0.99
  • iVaultZip Full Features & No Advertising$3.99
  • iVaultZip Pro$5.99
4 purchases

File Managers

Subscriptions3
  • File Manager Pro - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • File Manager Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • File Manager Pro - Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • File Manager - Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is iVaultFiles free?
iVaultFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Managers free?
File Managers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVaultFiles or File Managers?
File Managers is rated higher. iVaultFiles averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while File Managers averages 4.4 from 323 ratings.
Do iVaultFiles or File Managers have ads?
File Managers shows ads; iVaultFiles does not.
Which is updated more often, iVaultFiles or File Managers?
iVaultFiles ships an update monthly, and File Managers every 11 days. Most recently, iVaultFiles was updated on October 10, 2026 and File Managers on October 18, 2026.

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