# File Manager vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 56% against File Manager's 22%. File Manager also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). File Manager's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 30). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and File Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 122 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 22% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | File Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877/reviews) | **[4.3 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-zip-and-unzip/id1296085015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [Mirarobot Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143715486) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877)

Manage files across cloud services, network drives, and your device. Supports numerous archive formats, media playback, and secure folder protection. Offers Wi-Fi and FTP transfer capabilities for seamless data management.

**Highlights:** Cloud service integration (GoogleDrive, Dropbox, etc.), Network service support (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV), Archive format support (Zip, Rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2), Media playback for video and audio, Password protection for folders and files, Wi-Fi and FTP file transfer, File and folder management (copy, move, rename, compress)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### File Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-zip-and-unzip/id1296085015)

This app provides comprehensive file management capabilities, including viewing images, editing text, and previewing office documents. It also offers robust compression/decompression, media playback, scanning, cloud storage integration, and secure file transfer options.

**Highlights:** Image browser, Text and source code editor, Office document and PDF reader, Compression and decompression, Universal audio/video player, Cloud storage management, Network file transfer

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager 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, File Manager or File Manager?

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while File Manager averages 4.3 from 122 ratings.

### Do File Manager or File Manager have ads?

Neither File Manager nor File Manager shows ads.

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

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and File Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and File Manager on October 22, 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.*