# iFiles vs BigMIND Cloud Backup

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against BigMIND Cloud Backup's 2.2. iFiles also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 20%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 17). BigMIND Cloud Backup's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BigMIND Cloud Backup sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 20% of BigMIND Cloud Backup's.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, BigMIND Cloud Backup every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | BigMIND Cloud Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigmind-cloud-backup/id1141710813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Genie9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018796121) |

## What reviewers say

### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

**Highlights:** File management and organization, Document scanning and PDF editing, File conversion for documents and media, Built-in music and video players, Web browser with file downloader, ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving, Cloud storage and network server integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on login
- Inability to unzip files properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


### BigMIND Cloud Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigmind-cloud-backup/id1141710813)

Securely back up and organize all your digital files with AI-powered search and cross-device syncing. Easily share content and access it from anywhere, ensuring your memories are always safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart search, Facial and object recognition, Automatic file organization, Cross-device syncing, Easy sharing with permissions, Import from other cloud services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16GB Hot Storage Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 100GB Hot Storage Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 100GB Hot Storage Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 500GB Hot Storage Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 16GB Hot Storage Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 1TB Hot Storage Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 100GB Hot Storage Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 500GB Hot Storage Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 1TB Hot Storage Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 1TB Hot Storage Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is BigMIND Cloud Backup free?

BigMIND Cloud Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or BigMIND Cloud Backup?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while BigMIND Cloud Backup averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do iFiles or BigMIND Cloud Backup have ads?

iFiles shows ads; BigMIND Cloud Backup does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or BigMIND Cloud Backup?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and BigMIND Cloud Backup every 4 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 11, 2026 and BigMIND Cloud Backup on October 9, 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.*