Comparison

iVaultFiles vs iFiles

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

iFiles

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

Highlights
  • File management and organization
  • Document scanning and PDF editing
  • File conversion for documents and media
  • Built-in music and video players
  • Web browser with file downloader
  • ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving
  • Cloud storage and network server integration
Features
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iFiles — Your All-in-One File Manager & Reader iFiles is the ultimate file manager and media hub that lets you organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. It includes a Music Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Document Scanner, PDF & EPUB Reader, Media Converter, and ZIP/RAR Extractor — all built right in. Top Features Users Love - Powerful File Manager • Browse, organize, and manage all your files in one place • Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box & more • Connect to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Share files via Wi-Fi Transfer or iTunes File Sharing - Built-in PDF Scanner & Editor • Scan documents using your iPhone or iPad camera • Save scans instantly as high-quality PDFs • Annotate, merge, or delete PDF pages • Add password protection for sensitive PDFs • Convert PDFs to images in seconds - Document Converter & Reader • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDF • View and read PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, and more - Photo Viewer & Editor • View images in all major formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO • Convert, annotate, resize, or crop photos • Save photos as PDFs with a single tap - Video Converter & Editor • Convert between popular formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, MOV, etc.) • Extract audio from video files • Compress large videos without losing quality • Trim and reverse videos easily - Audio Converter & Editor • Convert between audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, etc.) • Edit music metadata with the built-in MP3 Tag Editor • Create custom ringtones and record high-quality audio • Trim or merge audio tracks effortlessly - Web Browser & Downloader • Browse and download files directly from the web • Save webpages as web archives for offline access - ZIP & RAR Extractor / Archiver • Extract and create ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP files • Create password-protected ZIP archives with AES encryption - Music & Video Player • Play all popular audio and video formats: MP3, FLAC, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more • Stream media from URLs or local network • Stream directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS - Private & Secure • Protect your files with Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep your personal data safe and private Why Choose iFiles? • Replace multiple apps with one simple, powerful solution • Fast, reliable, and designed for iOS • Works seamlessly online or offline — your files, your control Download iFiles today and enjoy the smartest way to manage, scan, convert, and play your files! Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused trial time is forfeited upon subscription. Terms of Service: https://ipopapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ipopapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

iVaultFiles3 screens
iFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against iVaultFiles's 3.0. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 2) and review sentiment (46% vs 25%). iVaultFiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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 iFiles sells 3 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

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iVaultFiles's written reviews are positive against 46% of iFiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iVaultFiles ships an update monthly, iFiles every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iVaultFiles versus iFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriVaultFilesiFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB159 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTam NguyenYajing Qian

Customer experience

iVaultFiles

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

iFiles

All ratings3,180 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

iVaultFiles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iFiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing and crashing on login
  • Inability to unzip files properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file transfer and sharing
  • Better compatibility with external devices

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
3 purchases

iFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is iVaultFiles free?
iVaultFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iVaultFiles or iFiles?
iFiles is rated higher. iVaultFiles averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iFiles averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do iVaultFiles or iFiles have ads?
iFiles shows ads; iVaultFiles does not.
Which is updated more often, iVaultFiles or iFiles?
iVaultFiles ships an update monthly, and iFiles every 3 weeks. Most recently, iVaultFiles was updated on October 10, 2026 and iFiles on October 29, 2026.

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