# File Manager vs ShareSpaces

The clearest difference is rating: ShareSpaces at 5.0 against File Manager's 4.5. ShareSpaces also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). File Manager's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ShareSpaces sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShareSpaces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 100% of ShareSpaces's.

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, ShareSpaces every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | ShareSpaces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharespaces/id1442197793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) |

## 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 |


### ShareSpaces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharespaces/id1442197793)

Create dynamic digital whiteboards to organize documents, images, notes, and drawings. Collaborate in real-time with others across multiple devices, present your work, and share projects easily. Save and print your creations for later use.

**Highlights:** Pin documents, PDFs, images, and notes, Real-time multi-device collaboration, Presentation mode for guided sharing, Drag and drop from other apps, Sticky notes with Apple Pencil support, Print and automatic saving, Project file sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is ShareSpaces free?

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

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

ShareSpaces is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while ShareSpaces averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do File Manager or ShareSpaces have ads?

Neither File Manager nor ShareSpaces shows ads.

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

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and ShareSpaces every 5 months. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 20, 2026 and ShareSpaces 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.*