# iFiles vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFiles at 46% against File Manager's 0%. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 15) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). File Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 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 15, 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 0% of File Manager's.

iFiles ships an update monthly, File Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **45.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448689685) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-files-transfer/id1578690518)

Easily find, manage, and share files on your device. Organize documents, images, and videos, and transfer them offline via Wi-Fi. Supports file compression and decompression for efficient storage.

**Highlights:** Quick file search, Wi-Fi file transfer, ZIP/UNZIP files, File categorization, Recent file access, Storage management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - 3 Days Free Trial | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly - 7 Days Free Trial | $5.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is File Manager free?

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

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

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while File Manager averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do iFiles or File Manager have ads?

Both iFiles and File Manager show ads.

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

iFiles ships an update monthly, and File Manager every 3 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on November 7, 2026 and File Manager on November 3, 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.*