# File Manager vs eFiles

File Manager and eFiles both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of eFiles's. File Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of eFiles's.

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, eFiles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | eFiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## 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 |


### eFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efiles-file-manager/id1129083922)

This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.

**Highlights:** Password and biometric file protection, Private browsing with history management, Built-in media player for music and video, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer, ZIP and RAR compression/decompression, Customizable interface and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFiles Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is eFiles free?

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

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

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while eFiles averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.

### Do File Manager or eFiles have ads?

eFiles shows ads; File Manager does not.

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

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and eFiles every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and eFiles on November 2, 2026.

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