Comparison

iFiles vs CX File Explorer & Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iFiles

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
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iFiles — Your All-in-One File Manager & Reader iFiles is the ultimate file manager and media hub that lets you organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. It includes a Music Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Document Scanner, PDF & EPUB Reader, Media Converter, and ZIP/RAR Extractor — all built right in. Top Features Users Love - Powerful File Manager • Browse, organize, and manage all your files in one place • Import from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box & more • Connect to FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS servers • Share files via Wi-Fi Transfer or iTunes File Sharing - Built-in PDF Scanner & Editor • Scan documents using your iPhone or iPad camera • Save scans instantly as high-quality PDFs • Annotate, merge, or delete PDF pages • Add password protection for sensitive PDFs • Convert PDFs to images in seconds - Document Converter & Reader • Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images to PDF • View and read PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, and more - Photo Viewer & Editor • View images in all major formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO • Convert, annotate, resize, or crop photos • Save photos as PDFs with a single tap - Video Converter & Editor • Convert between popular formats (MP4, FLV, AVI, MOV, etc.) • Extract audio from video files • Compress large videos without losing quality • Trim and reverse videos easily - Audio Converter & Editor • Convert between audio formats (MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, etc.) • Edit music metadata with the built-in MP3 Tag Editor • Create custom ringtones and record high-quality audio • Trim or merge audio tracks effortlessly - Web Browser & Downloader • Browse and download files directly from the web • Save webpages as web archives for offline access - ZIP & RAR Extractor / Archiver • Extract and create ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, and GZIP files • Create password-protected ZIP archives with AES encryption - Music & Video Player • Play all popular audio and video formats: MP3, FLAC, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, and more • Stream media from URLs or local network • Stream directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and NFS - Private & Secure • Protect your files with Passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID • Keep your personal data safe and private Why Choose iFiles? • Replace multiple apps with one simple, powerful solution • Fast, reliable, and designed for iOS • Works seamlessly online or offline — your files, your control Download iFiles today and enjoy the smartest way to manage, scan, convert, and play your files! Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Unused trial time is forfeited upon subscription. Terms of Service: https://ipopapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://ipopapp.com/privacy-policy

About

CX File Explorer & Manager

This app helps you organize, sort, search, and manage all your files, including documents, photos, and videos. It also supports extracting multiple archive file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7-Zip.

Highlights
  • Manage device storage
  • Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR, 7z)
  • Browse photos and videos
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
  • Quickly search for files
  • Delete, share, and rename files
Features
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CX File Explorer & Manager is your go-to file manager app to help you easily organize your files. Whether you need to sort, search, or manage your documents, photos, and videos. CX provides a seamless experience. Additionally, it supports extracting multiple archive file formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, and 7z, ensuring you can handle all your decompression needs in one convenient place. — MAIN FEATURES — - Manage device storage - Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR and More...) - Browse your photos and videos - Transfer files remotely via Wi-Fi from laptop to iPhone - Quickly search for files - Delete files effortlessly - Share files with ease - Rename files quickly - Copy/Move and paste files seamlessly — FORMATS SUPPORTED — Supports various file formats: Archive, Video, Image, Document, and Audio files. — EASY TO USE — Easy-to-use and powerful file manager for iOS devices with a simple & clear user interface for file management. — SUPPORT — If you have any questions or suggestions regarding CX, feel free to reach out to us at: support@cxmanager.app — LINKS — - Privacy Policy: https://cxmanager.app/privacy - Terms of Use: https://cxmanager.app/terms

Screenshots

iFiles4 screens
CX File Explorer & Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFiles at 45% against CX File Explorer & Manager's 26%. iFiles also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 337). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CX File Explorer & Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 337, 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 26% of CX File Explorer & Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iFiles versus CX File Explorer & Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFilesCX File Explorer & Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better4.5 (337 ratings)
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better337
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYajing QianFatiha Badag

Customer experience

iFiles

All ratings3,160 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.7%

CX File Explorer & Manager

All ratings337 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative70.4%

Bugs and requests

iFiles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing and crashing on login
  • Inability to unzip files properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file transfer and sharing
  • Better compatibility with external devices

CX File Explorer & Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iFiles

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
3 purchases

CX File Explorer & Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$14.99

Questions

Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CX File Explorer & Manager free?
CX File Explorer & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFiles or CX File Explorer & Manager?
iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while CX File Explorer & Manager averages 4.5 from 337 ratings.
Do iFiles or CX File Explorer & Manager have ads?
Both iFiles and CX File Explorer & Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, iFiles or CX File Explorer & Manager?
iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, iFiles was updated on September 28, 2026 and CX File Explorer & Manager on September 26, 2026.

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