# iFiles vs Files

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | Files |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-app/id1458189960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Vitalii Gryniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1007630419) |

## 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


### Files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/files-file-manager-app/id1458189960)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*