# iFiles vs File Explorer & Manager

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against File Explorer & Manager's 2.0. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 5) and review sentiment (46% vs 25%). File Explorer & Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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 File Explorer & Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 5, 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 25% of File Explorer & Manager's.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, File Explorer & Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | File Explorer & Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-manager/id1458961571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## 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


### File Explorer & Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-manager/id1458961571)

Easily find, manage, and share files on your device. This secure tool offers features like quick search, renaming, unzipping, and bulk operations. Create new folders and add various media types like photos, videos, and voice memos.

**Highlights:** Quick file search, Zip/Unzip compression, Bulk copy and move, File sharing, Create new folders, Add photos, videos, and voice memos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Explorer for iOS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is File Explorer & Manager free?

File Explorer & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or File Explorer & Manager?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while File Explorer & Manager averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do iFiles or File Explorer & Manager have ads?

Both iFiles and File Explorer & Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or File Explorer & Manager?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and File Explorer & Manager every 2 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 29, 2026 and File Explorer & Manager on October 21, 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.*