Comparison

iFiles vs Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iFiles

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
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iFiles — Your All-in-One File Manager & Reader iFiles is the ultimate file manager and media hub that lets you organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. It includes a Music Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Document Scanner, PDF & EPUB Reader, Media Converter, and ZIP/RAR Extractor — all built right in. Top Features Users Love - Powerful File Manager • Browse, organize, and manage all your files in one place • Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box & more • Connect to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Share files via Wi-Fi Transfer or iTunes File Sharing - Built-in PDF Scanner & Editor • Scan documents using your iPhone or iPad camera • Save scans instantly as high-quality PDFs • Annotate, merge, or delete PDF pages • Add password protection for sensitive PDFs • Convert PDFs to images in seconds - Document Converter & Reader • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDF • View and read PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, and more - Photo Viewer & Editor • View images in all major formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO • Convert, annotate, resize, or crop photos • Save photos as PDFs with a single tap - Video Converter & Editor • Convert between popular formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, MOV, etc.) • Extract audio from video files • Compress large videos without losing quality • Trim and reverse videos easily - Audio Converter & Editor • Convert between audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, etc.) • Edit music metadata with the built-in MP3 Tag Editor • Create custom ringtones and record high-quality audio • Trim or merge audio tracks effortlessly - Web Browser & Downloader • Browse and download files directly from the web • Save webpages as web archives for offline access - ZIP & RAR Extractor / Archiver • Extract and create ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP files • Create password-protected ZIP archives with AES encryption - Music & Video Player • Play all popular audio and video formats: MP3, FLAC, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more • Stream media from URLs or local network • Stream directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS - Private & Secure • Protect your files with Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep your personal data safe and private Why Choose iFiles? • Replace multiple apps with one simple, powerful solution • Fast, reliable, and designed for iOS • Works seamlessly online or offline — your files, your control Download iFiles today and enjoy the smartest way to manage, scan, convert, and play your files! Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused trial time is forfeited upon subscription. Terms of Service: https://ipopapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ipopapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Files

Organize, transfer, and play various file types. Includes a private offline chat and GPS tracker for finding others without internet. Offers document viewing and text file editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • File organization and management
  • Cross-device file transfer
  • Media playback (audio/video)
  • Document and text file viewing/editing
  • Private offline chat
  • Offline GPS tracking
Features
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Files:Manager - allows to organize your files, transfer files to other devices, playing video/audio, private offline chat, etc. Features: - File playback: WAV, MP3, MPEG, AVI, MP4 ... - Document viewer: PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, XLS ... - Create / view / edit text files: TXT, HTML, CSS, JS... - Actions: copy, cut, paste, rename, delete... - Private chat: now you can chat without the Internet*. - GPS Tracker: to find people in unfamiliar areas without internet* (nightclub, festival, forest ...). Upload files: - Action "Copy to Files:Manager" from another app (Message, Mail,...) - From another device via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi or use AirDrop Sort files by: - Name - Date modified - Size Share files: - Email - Bluetooth - AirDrop - F:M Network - Allows you transfer files to other devices via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.* * who are using this application Premium: Subscription provides access to all features. Your subscription will renew automatically each month and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://gv-apps.com/FilesManagerTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://gv-apps.com/appsPrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

iFiles4 screens
Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against Files's 4.2. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 59) and review sentiment (46% vs 36%). Files's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Files sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 36% of Files's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles ships an update monthly, Files fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iFiles versus Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFilesFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better4.2 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better59
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYajing QianVitalii Gryniuk

Customer experience

iFiles

All ratings3,178 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.4%

Files

All ratings58 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

Bugs and requests

iFiles

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file transfer and sharing
  • Better compatibility with external devices

Files

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Files

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Files free?
Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFiles or Files?
iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Files averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.
Do iFiles or Files have ads?
iFiles shows ads; Files does not.
Which is updated more often, iFiles or Files?
iFiles ships an update monthly, and Files fortnightly. Most recently, iFiles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Files on November 2, 2026.

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