# iFiles vs My FileManager

iFiles and My FileManager both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of My FileManager's written reviews are positive against 45% of iFiles's. My FileManager also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 3.2K). iFiles's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iFiles against 4.6 for My FileManager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My FileManager has 17K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 61% of My FileManager's.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, My FileManager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | My FileManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 98 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Gyoom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506355288) |

## 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


### My FileManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-filemanager-documents/id1457341524)

Organize and manage all your files on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a private browser, download manager, and robust file manipulation tools. Secure your data with passcode and biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Private web browser with bookmarks and tab management, Download manager with pause/resume and progress tracking, File organization, renaming, copying, and deletion, Document viewer for various file types, Image editing and video editing capabilities, Passcode and biometric file protection, AirDrop file transfer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove ads Lifetime | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Convenient file management features
- 💡 Useful music playback functionality
- 🔒 Secure file protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📥 Unreliable download functionality
- 🔇 Playback issues (audio/video desync, skipping)

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicated files losing password protection
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inability to import/manage large media collections

**Requested features**

- Improve download reliability and quality options
- Add background playback support
- Enhance accessibility features (VoiceOver, etc.)
- Introduce dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is My FileManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or My FileManager?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while My FileManager averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do iFiles or My FileManager have ads?

Both iFiles and My FileManager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or My FileManager?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and My FileManager fortnightly. Most recently, iFiles was updated on September 21, 2026 and My FileManager on September 24, 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.*