# iVaultFiles vs File Managers

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iVaultFiles | File Managers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaultfiles-secure-zip-files/id825681636/reviews) | **[4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 20.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/691832137) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## What reviewers say

### iVaultFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaultfiles-secure-zip-files/id825681636)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iVaultZip Link Google Drive | $0.99 | one-time |
| iVaultZip Link OneDrive | $0.99 | one-time |
| iVaultZip Link Dropbox | $0.99 | one-time |
| iVaultZip Link Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| iVaultZip Full Features & No Advertising | $3.99 | one-time |
| iVaultZip Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### File Managers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-managers/id1547415933)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Manager Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| File Manager Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| File Manager Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| File Manager - Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Safe and secured
- 🚀 Good functionality
- 👍 More than other apps for iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads everywhere
- 😠 Irritating advertisements
- 👎 Unusable due to ads
- 🗑️ Waste of time and data
- 🚫 Non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Remove ads for existing subscribers
- Allow users to open app without ads first time


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*