# iFiles vs IoT Installer Application

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFiles at 45% against IoT Installer Application's 0%. IoT Installer Application's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. IoT Installer Application asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, IoT Installer Application monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | IoT Installer Application |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Yardi Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425728804) |

## 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


### IoT Installer Application

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iot-installer-application/id1507024039)

This utility app guides users through the installation and pairing of IoT hubs and compatible smart devices. It supports cellular or Ethernet connections for hub setup and connects various Zigbee or Wi-Fi devices like locks, thermostats, and sensors.

**Highlights:** Guided IoT hub installation, Pairing of smart devices, Cellular or Ethernet connection support, Zigbee and Wi-Fi device compatibility, Supports locks, thermostats, sensors, and switches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is IoT Installer Application free?

IoT Installer Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iFiles or IoT Installer Application have ads?

iFiles shows ads; IoT Installer Application does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or IoT Installer Application?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and IoT Installer Application monthly. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 11, 2026 and IoT Installer Application on October 5, 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.*