# iFiles vs Universal Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFiles at 45% against Universal Viewer's 0%. iFiles also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 9). Universal Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Universal Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 9, 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 0% of Universal Viewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | Universal Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Travancore Analytics Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/329596779) |

## 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


### Universal Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-viewer/id1397352094)

This utility app allows you to store and view various file types on your device, including documents, images, and media. It supports common formats like PDF, text, HTML, and popular image and video extensions. Easily transfer files from email, AirDrop, and iTunes File Sharing to organize and access them.

**Highlights:** View PDF, text, HTML, and image files, Built-in video and audio player, Supports AirDrop and iTunes File Sharing, File organizer functionality, Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, AVI, MP4, MKV, MP3, WAV formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is Universal Viewer free?

Universal Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or Universal Viewer?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Universal Viewer averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do iFiles or Universal Viewer have ads?

iFiles shows ads; Universal Viewer does not.

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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.*