# FSharing vs X File Manager

The clearest difference is ads: FSharing at none against X File Manager's shown. FSharing also leads on ratings volume (884 vs 89) and iOS requirement (10 vs 15.0). X File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FSharing sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and X File Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSharing has 884 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of FSharing's written reviews are positive against 100% of X File Manager's.

FSharing ships an update weekly, X File Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSharing | X File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041/reviews) | **[4.7 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **884** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ngan Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/643152492) | [Nguyen Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498569189) |

## What reviewers say

### FSharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsharing-files-file-manager/id827431041)

This app is a versatile file manager for iOS that allows seamless file transfers between your device and PC/laptops without cables. It also integrates cloud storage and remote servers, offering robust file organization and playback capabilities.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer to PC/laptops, SMB/CIFS protocol support, Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), Remote server access (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Built-in music and video player, ZIP file creation and extraction, File sharing via Wi-Fi/hotspot

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Downloader | Free | one-time |
| Photo Duplicate Cleaner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Optimizer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Image Converter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Media Converter | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and standalone
- 🚀 Convenient file transfer via SMB
- 👍 User-friendly app with all necessary features
- 👍 Friendly and professional support
- 🚀 Excellent file sharing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors or issues with file transfers
- 💰 Paid version required for some features
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and ads
- 🐛 Inability to open certain file formats

**Reported bugs**

- Server stops unexpectedly
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring files

**Requested features**

- Add support for more file formats
- Improve playlist management for music
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Enhance file explorer functionality


### X File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file-manager/id1450712034)

Manage your files, photos, videos, and documents with a powerful and intuitive interface. Organize, protect, and share your data easily with features like passcode protection, compression, and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Smart file organization, Passcode and folder protection, File compression (ZIP), Built-in web browser and downloader, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox), Document scanner, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-File (Ultimate Upgrade) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSharing free?

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

### Is X File Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FSharing or X File Manager?

X File Manager is rated higher. FSharing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while X File Manager averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.

### Do FSharing or X File Manager have ads?

X File Manager shows ads; FSharing does not.

### Which is updated more often, FSharing or X File Manager?

FSharing ships an update weekly, and X File Manager fortnightly. Most recently, FSharing was updated on September 23, 2026 and X File Manager on August 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.*