# iFiles vs File Manager master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFiles at 45% against File Manager master's 0%. iFiles also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 162). File Manager master's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Manager master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 0% of File Manager master's.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, File Manager master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | File Manager master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [4.4 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [I-RICH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740769826) |

## 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 Manager master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-master-browser/id1543687615)

This app provides comprehensive file management and preview capabilities, supporting various document and media formats. It acts as a portable solution for accessing and organizing files on the go, enhancing work efficiency with its integrated browser and media player.

**Highlights:** One-stop file preview and management, Supports iWork, Office, and PDF files, Smooth PDF catalog preview, Plays MP4, AVI, NAVI, DV, and more, Integrated browser functionality, Portable file management on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is File Manager master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or File Manager master?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while File Manager master averages 4.4 from 162 ratings.

### Do iFiles or File Manager master have ads?

Both iFiles and File Manager master show ads.

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

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and File Manager master every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 11, 2026 and File Manager master on October 9, 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.*