Comparison

iFiles vs File Explorer

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

File Explorer

Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Bluetooth file exchange
  • iCloud file management
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Passcode protection
  • File compression
Features
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File Explorer is the privacy app to organize and view all your files on your iPhone or iPad. Always have your important files with you, protect your privacy perfectly file. Features: * Upload/download files by using web browser in computer via Wifi connection. And you can enable http access password to protect the privacy * Exchange files with other iDevices (having Share installed in the device) via BLUETOOTH. NOTE: no WIFI or 3G connection needed in this scenario and no extra fees. * Upload/download files to iCloud * Quick preview many kind of files (music, video, documents, PDF, images) * Open files in other apps and vise versa * Create/delete/move/rename operations are all supported * Compress files and send them via email * App could be protected by passcode √ Upload/download files via iTunes √ Easy WiFi Transfer √ Import from Photo App(Camera Roll) √ In App Camera √ Bluetooth Transfer between Devices(Both devices must install iVault) We value the user experience of every customer, but we cannot respond to you based on your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding usage, please feel free to contact our customer service email at any time AppDev365@gmail.com Contact us and we will do our best to provide you with services.

Screenshots

iFiles4 screens
File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iFiles at 4.7 against File Explorer's 3.9. iFiles also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 79) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). File Explorer's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 65% of File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, File Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iFiles versus File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFilesFile Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better3.9 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better79
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYajing Qian农 葛

Customer experience

iFiles

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

File Explorer

All ratings79 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

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

File Explorer

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
2 purchases

File Explorer

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • Vedio Player$1.99

Questions

Is iFiles free?
iFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFiles or File Explorer?
iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while File Explorer averages 3.9 from 79 ratings.
Do iFiles or File Explorer have ads?
Both iFiles and File Explorer show ads.
Which is updated more often, iFiles or File Explorer?
iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and File Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on September 21, 2026 and File Explorer on June 11, 2026.

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