FileBox vs CCFile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileBox
Organize, secure, and manage your local files with powerful tools. This app allows you to create, move, rename, and delete files, while also offering robust privacy features like password protection and hidden file management. It supports various file formats and archive types, making it a comprehensive solution for mobile file management.
- File organization and management
- Privacy and security features
- Import and transfer files
- Browse various file formats
- Compression and extraction
- File tagging and smart search
- App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
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FileBox – Powerful File Manager for iPhone & iPad FileBox is a powerful file manager designed for people who work with files every day. Browse, manage, protect, and organize your files easily on both iPhone and iPad. Fast, secure, and designed for productivity. -------- Core Features File Management Powerful tools to organize your local files effortlessly. • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, delete files • View file properties • Manage hidden files • Sort by name, type, size, creation date, or modified date -------- File Privacy & Security Keep sensitive files safe inside FileBox. • Hide private files inside the app • Files are isolated from external access • Optional App password protection • Support Face ID / Touch ID -------- What You Can Do with FileBox Add Files Import or create files easily. • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos inside the app • Import from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files via Wi-Fi between PC and iPhone • Connect with Mac via Finder or iTunes -------- Browse Files View many file formats smoothly. • Office documents and PDF files • Text files such as txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution photos and long screenshots • Built-in efficient media player for audio and video -------- Compression & Extraction Handle archive files easily. • Support ZIP, RAR, 7Z, DMS • Password-protected archives supported -------- File Tags Organize important files faster. • Mark important or frequently used files • Quickly access tagged files -------- Smart Search Find files instantly. • Fast fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search support -------- Hidden Files Keep files out of sight. • Hide files from normal browsing • Show hidden files when needed -------- App Lock Protect your files with security options. • Password lock • Face ID / Touch ID • Custom unlock timeout -------- Super Hidden Mode Advanced privacy protection. Hide all hidden-file related settings so only you know where your private files are stored. -------- More Features • Share panel • Themes • Trash recovery • Unread reminders • Continuous performance improvements -------- Contact & Feedback We love hearing from users. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ Group: 611208767 -------- – The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $8.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/filebox/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
CCFile
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Powerful file transfer management tools, greatly improve your daily work efficiency, more black technology to surprise you. 1. Document Browsing Includes a variety of sorting methods: name, date, type, size and ascending and descending order; a variety of file layout methods: list, single row, double row, three row, four row, five row, so that you can view the file as you like, and have the same browsing experience as PC. 2. Document Sharing It supports sharing files with other applications from this application. At the same time, you can share pictures, videos, texts and links to this application from "photos", "memos" and "Safari" of Apple applications. 3. File Transfer WiFi supports the transfer of files with PC in the LAN. Currently, there are web pages and Dav services. At the same time, you can use iTunes or mobile assistants to transfer files. Network Neighbor function enables you to access and download PC shared files at any time under the LAN. It also supports online viewing of pictures, videos, music, text and so on. Sharing function of clipboard supports easy access to and viewing mobile phone shared text under LAN. 4. Password Protection Support the setting of numbers and TouchID passwords, and can set the verification time interval as needed to protect your privacy at all times. 5. Browsers Built-in browser supports downloading resources, pictures and videos from any website. Creative in the form of documents to show the collection of web pages and downloaded documents. Support file download breakpoint continuation, background download. 6. Picture Browsing Combining multiple layouts of documents, it brings the best browsing experience of pictures, and more convenient functions such as image rotation and flip. Long Map Function: One Click to view vertical or horizontal long maps, super-long micro chat record and high-definition "Qingming Shanghe Tu" are not in the words. 7.Video Watching Supports almost all video formats, and no longer bothers to find various players for playing video. The comfortable video viewing experience is no longer bothered by the repeated drag and adjustment of video progress. Speed doubling function: featured speed doubling function, a variety of speed adjustment, speed listening training, slow movement are all mastered. Timer: Set a good time, listen to music or MV before bed, easy freehand brushwork~ 8.Music appreciation With the same framework as video playback, automatic circular playback, support flac, ape high-definition music format, can still be appreciated after locking the screen. It also includes speed doubling and timing functions. 9. Book Reading Support large capacity TXT reading, pdf, word, etc. 10.Compression and decompression Support zip, rar, 7z format decompression, and ZIP format file compression. 11.Live TV Creative format, write live links to text, you can try to parse and play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CCFile at weekly against FileBox's every 3 weeks. CCFile also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. FileBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CCFile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileBox ships an update every 3 weeks, CCFile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileBox | CCFile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JUNBO JIA | 志强 余 |
In-app purchases
FileBox
- All Access, Removing Ad$1.991 Month
- All Access, Removing Ad$14.991 Year
CCFile
- Image viewer extension$0.99
- Password and TouchID$0.99
- 太阳$0.99
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- 浩瀚星空$0.99
- 老式唱片$0.99
- 七星瓢虫$0.99
- Music&Video player extension$1.99
- remove AD$2.99
- Network Neiborhood$2.99
- 月卡$2.99
- Unlock all functions$6.99
- YearCard$24.99
- 永久会员$39.99








