i.System vs GlassFiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i.System
This utility app provides detailed information about your iOS device's hardware and network status. It displays disk usage, memory details, OS version, IP address, and device model without needing a computer connection.
- Hardware and network information
- Disk usage and space details
- System and running processes
- Detailed memory usage breakdown
- OS version and IP address
- Device model identification
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iSystem For iOS is a small utility telling you more about your device. Without a need to connect to your computer or dig deep into the device settings. This is a singleton utility to gather all available information about your device. It gives you many methods to determine everything about a device, including: Hardware & Network Information - Disk Usage - Disk Space - Free Disk Space - System Processes - Running Processes - Memory Usage,include Used Memory,Wired Memory,Active Memory,Inactive Memory,Free Memory,Purgeable Memory - OS Version - Available versus used flash storage space - Active and inactive memories - IP address - Device model
GlassFiles
This utility app efficiently handles multiple archive formats, offering fast extraction and preview capabilities. It features a modern glass interface and prioritizes security with path traversal protection. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features like batch processing and background support.
- Supports 7 archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR)
- Handles multi-part RAR archives
- Intelligent format detection
- Streaming extraction
- In-app archive preview
- Path traversal protection
- Batch extraction (Pro)
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GlassFiles is a fast, clean, and powerful archive app designed for iPhone. Open and extract 7 archive formats — ZIP, RAR v4/v5, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, and TAR.XZ — with a modern, handcrafted glass interface. WHAT MAKES GLASSFILES DIFFERENT: 7 Archive Formats — More than any comparable iOS archive app Multi-Part RAR Support — Automatically detects and resolves .r00, .r01, .part1.rar split archives Intelligent Format Detection — Reads binary magic bytes instead of relying on file extensions Streaming Extraction — Processes archives without loading them entirely into memory In-App Archive Preview — Browse archive contents before extracting Security-First — Path traversal protection on every extraction Glass Design System — Frosted surfaces, spring animations, and haptic feedback PRO UNLOCK: A one-time purchase enables batch extraction, background processing, and unlimited archive support. No account required. No ads. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlassFiles at 5.0 against i.System's 1.6. i.System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GlassFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i.System asks for nothing beyond the download.
GlassFiles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i.System has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | i.System | GlassFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Anh | Vincent Galeano |
Customer experience
i.System
GlassFiles
In-app purchases
i.System
No in-app purchases
GlassFiles
- GlassFiles Pro$9.99









