# File Manager vs File Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Manager at 56% against File Manager's 17%. File Manager also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). File Manager's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and File Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 17% of File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, File Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 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) | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-documents-viewer/id1630811049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [Sunshine Software Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788219451) |

## 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-documents-viewer/id1630811049)

Manage and organize all your local and cloud-stored files with this comprehensive utility. Access documents, media, and recordings, and secure your data with biometric protection. Offers robust file manipulation and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Multiple cloud service integration, PDF reader and image viewer, Audio recorder and rich text editor, Uncompression tool for Zip, Rar, 7z, Biometric file protection (Touch ID/Face ID), Offline file access, URL downloader

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 7 Day Free Then Get Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Get Premium One Time Purchase | $99.99 | 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 4.2 from 55 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 monthly. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 5, 2026 and File Manager on October 13, 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.*