# File Manager vs File Picker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 84% against File Picker's 0%. File Manager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (98 vs 5). File Picker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. 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 File Picker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | File Picker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews)** | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894/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 | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Turing Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534511649) |

## 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 |


### File Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894)

Access local files and folders directly from supported web applications on your iOS device. This extension enables seamless integration with web apps like VS Code and Photopea, allowing you to read, create, and write to files securely through iOS's built-in permission system.

**Highlights:** File and folder picker for websites, MIME type and multiple file support, Create, open, and write to files, Stream APIs for large files, Legacy FileReader interface support

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is File Picker free?

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

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

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while File Picker averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do File Manager or File Picker have ads?

Neither File Manager nor File Picker shows ads.

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