# iVaultFiles vs iFiles

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.

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.

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.

iVaultFiles ships an update monthly, iFiles every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iVaultFiles | iFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivaultfiles-secure-zip-files/id825681636/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **45.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/691832137) | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) |

## 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 |


### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and iFiles on October 29, 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.*