Comparison

File Manager vs ShareDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Manager

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
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

About

ShareDrop

Transfer and share image files quickly and easily between iOS devices without cables or pairing. Supports multiple photos, videos, and files for improved efficiency.

Highlights
  • Fast image file transfer
  • Wireless file sharing
  • Transfer photos and videos
  • Support for multiple files
  • High-speed file transfer
  • No data cable required
Features
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If you want to achieve fast image file transfer and sharing, come and have a look! Air Transfer Drop can help you quickly, no matter which device you are currently using, Air Transfer Drop can easily transfer the content you want to transfer or share to your other iOS devices . No data cable or device matching and interconnection is required, and you can easily transfer and share image files by importing files or pictures with one click. Main Feature: - Photo/video transfer, support multiple photo and video files for transfer, improve life efficiency - File transfer, safe and high-speed file transfer, improve work efficiency If you have any questions or suggestions in the process of using, please give us feedback in the app.

Screenshots

File Manager4 screens
ShareDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareDrop at none against File Manager's 6. ShareDrop also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). File Manager's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 24). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for File Manager against 4.5 for ShareDrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 24 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, ShareDrop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Manager versus ShareDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ManagerShareDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (98 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄文凯 卢

Customer experience

File Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative8.6%

ShareDrop

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

File Manager

One-time6
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
None

ShareDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareDrop free?
ShareDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Manager or ShareDrop?
ShareDrop is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while ShareDrop averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do File Manager or ShareDrop have ads?
Neither File Manager nor ShareDrop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager or ShareDrop?
File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and ShareDrop every 5 weeks. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 29, 2026 and ShareDrop on October 24, 2026.

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