# File Manager vs X

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager at 4.0 against X's 1.0. File Manager also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 1). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, X daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-network-explorer/id926125877/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file/id6744232704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 147 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [Roman Maslov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656257160) |

## 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 |


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-file/id6744232704)

Organize, access, and protect all your files locally, on your network, or in the cloud. This tool offers a full-featured file browser, seamless integration with cloud storage, and built-in FTP support for remote server management. Create backups and restore them easily to keep your data safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** Full-featured file browser, FTP client for remote servers, Cloud backup and restore, Integration with iOS Files app, Import/export between apps, Organize documents, photos, videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager free?

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

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

File Manager is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while X averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File Manager or X have ads?

Neither File Manager nor X shows ads.

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

File Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and X daily. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 14, 2026 and X on October 4, 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.*