# File Manager vs Himatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 84% against Himatch's 0%. File Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (98 vs 5). Himatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Himatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of Himatch's.

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, Himatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | Himatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/himatch/id1091258165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Shenzhen Feitianxia Technology Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/536103551) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346)

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple mobile devices wirelessly. Monitor transfer progress, open files directly within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Exchange files and folders between multiple phones, View transfer progress, Open files within the app, Upload files via Wi-Fi (HTTP/FTP), Record voice and video, Edit file system (create, move, delete), Share files via email and social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| File Transfer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |


### Himatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/himatch/id1091258165)

Manage files on a dual-connector USB drive for your computer and iOS devices. Browse, transfer, and back up data like photos and contacts directly from your phone or tablet.

**Highlights:** Browse files on USB drive, Browse files within the app, Transfer files between USB and app, Backup iOS photos to USB, Backup and restore iOS contacts, Independent music/movie playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is Himatch free?

Himatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or Himatch?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Himatch averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do File Manager or Himatch have ads?

Neither File Manager nor Himatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or Himatch?

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and Himatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and Himatch on June 11, 2026.

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