# iFiles vs File Explorer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [3.9 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager-zip/id954838257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [农 葛](https://appshunter.io/developer/591089697) |

## 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 Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager-zip/id954838257)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vedio Player | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*