# Work Folders vs Creative Preview

The clearest difference is rating: Creative Preview at 4.3 against Work Folders's 2.8. Creative Preview also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 26%). Work Folders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Creative Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Work Folders's written reviews are positive against 40% of Creative Preview's.

Work Folders ships an update every 2 months, Creative Preview every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Folders | Creative Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-folders/id950878067/reviews) | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-preview/id1031988940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Folders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-folders/id950878067)

Securely store and access work files across all your devices, even offline. Files are encrypted and protected by a passcode for enhanced security. Requires workplace enablement to set up.

**Highlights:** Access work files on iPad and other devices, Pin files for offline viewing, Encrypted file storage, App passcode protection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Creative Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creative-preview/id1031988940)

Test mobile ads directly on your smartphone or tablet before they go live. Scan QR codes or enter creative URLs to preview display and video ads. Review reporting metrics within the app's console.

**Highlights:** Preview display and video creatives, Test ads on smartphone or tablet, Scan QR codes for preview, Manually add creative URLs, Review reporting metrics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Folders free?

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

### Is Creative Preview free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Work Folders or Creative Preview?

Creative Preview is rated higher. Work Folders averages 2.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Creative Preview averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Work Folders or Creative Preview have ads?

Creative Preview shows ads; Work Folders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Work Folders or Creative Preview?

Work Folders ships an update every 2 months, and Creative Preview every 4 months. Most recently, Work Folders was updated on September 29, 2026 and Creative Preview on July 27, 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.*