# File Manager vs QShare U

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 84% against QShare U's 29%. File Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (98 vs 11). QShare U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 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. QShare U asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 98 ratings behind it against 11, 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 29% of QShare U's.

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, QShare U every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | QShare U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qshare-u/id1178880714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 45 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) | [君 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178879979) |

## 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 |


### QShare U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qshare-u/id1178880714)

Manage files on your iOS devices and external drives. Transfer, organize, and view various file types, including photos, documents, and RAW camera formats. Secure your data with folder encryption.

**Highlights:** File transfer between iOS and external drives, Copy, move, and delete files, Zip and unzip files (Zip, RAR, 7z), Sort and search files, Multimedia and document file viewing, One-key backup/restore photos/contacts, Folder encryption/decryption

**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 QShare U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or QShare U?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while QShare U averages 2.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do File Manager or QShare U have ads?

Neither File Manager nor QShare U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager or QShare U?

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and QShare U every 4 weeks. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 29, 2026 and QShare U on October 24, 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.*