# File Manager vs FileNook

The clearest difference is rating: FileNook at 4.7 against File Manager's 4.0. FileNook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FileNook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileNook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 67% of FileNook's.

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, FileNook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | FileNook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filenook/id1563518405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [荣 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241562586) |

## 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 |


### FileNook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filenook/id1563518405)

Securely manage and encrypt your private photos, videos, and documents. Access files from cloud drives, play various media formats, and cast videos to your TV. Protect your data with password security.

**Highlights:** Local file management, Cloud drive integration, Media playback (video/audio), File encryption, Password security, Cast videos to TV (DLNA)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.49 | per year |
| Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileNook free?

FileNook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager or FileNook?

FileNook is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while FileNook averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do File Manager or FileNook have ads?

FileNook shows ads; File Manager does not.

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

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileNook weekly. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 14, 2026 and FileNook on October 8, 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.*