# File Manager vs WristNotes

The clearest difference is rating: WristNotes at 5.0 against File Manager's 4.5. WristNotes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). File Manager's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (98 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and WristNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WristNotes 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 50% of WristNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, WristNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | WristNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-exchange-files/id878142346/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristnotes-watch-pdf-reader/id6756894151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **84.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [PEMAC Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851571994) |

## 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 |


### WristNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristnotes-watch-pdf-reader/id6756894151)

View, manage, and listen to documents directly from your wrist. Supports various file types, offers AI-powered summaries, and includes privacy features like incognito and panic modes. Organize files for offline access and record voice notes.

**Highlights:** Universal file support (PDF, DOCX, Excel, Images), AI-powered document summaries, Incognito and Panic modes for privacy, Offline file access on Apple Watch, Voice note recording and syncing, Digital Crown scrolling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is WristNotes free?

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

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

WristNotes is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while WristNotes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do File Manager or WristNotes have ads?

Neither File Manager nor WristNotes shows ads.

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

File Manager ships an update every 4 months, and WristNotes monthly. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 16, 2026 and WristNotes on September 28, 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.*