Comparison

File Manager$ vs Stringler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Manager$

Easily exchange files and folders between multiple phones wirelessly. View transfer progress, open files within the app, and manage your local file system. Supports various file types and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless file and folder exchange between phones
  • View transfer progress
  • Open files within the app
  • Upload files via WiFi (HTTP/FTP)
  • Edit file system (create, move, delete)
  • Personalize interface and appearance
  • Share code via email and social media
Features
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Features: 1.You can exchange files and folders between multiple phones! 2.You can view the progress of the transfer , so that a better understanding of the transmission 3.You can open the file within the application or use other applications ! ------------- Functions: *You can upload learning materials to the local on the computer via wifi, support http and ftp two upload ways. The file system supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,zip, gif, png, html ... *You can record voice, recorded video , guided albums, pictures, compressed files on the file system. *You can edit the file system , support for new file , folder ; support the move, and delete files and folders . *You can control the background image and color, and dial-up voice, text color and shadow, background animation, switch interface animation, the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your personalized address book . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab. *Sliding around to switch tabs or off the interface , giving you a more intimate operating experience .

About

Stringler

Easily add fun text transformations to your messages. Apply effects like italics, bold, or spaced-out text to convey different tones and emotions. Combine and reorder effects for creative expression.

Highlights
  • Add italics and bold text
  • Create spaced-out text
  • Apply mixed case text
  • Combine and reorder effects
  • Enhance messaging with fun text
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With Stringler, you can quickly and easily add some fun to plain text. Just type like normal, and Stringler adds the effects you select. Perfect for messaging with friends • Feeling expressive? Italics and bold text always add an air of drama to an exciting story • Want to tell your friend about the a m b i g u o u s   v i b e s you got during a date? • Or the "VeRy iMpOrTaNt MeEtiNg" your boss called that could have just been an email? • Or the Guy-Who-Always-Talks-Too-Close-But-Also-Too-Quietly-Somehow you keep running into at the store? Stringler can do all that for you. Plus, you can combine and re-order the effects to keep things lively

Screenshots

File Manager$4 screens
Stringler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stringler at Free against File Manager$'s $2.99. Stringler also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). File Manager$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 23 months). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Stringler is free to download; File Manager$ costs $2.99 up front. Stringler sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. File Manager$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stringler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager$ has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of File Manager$'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Stringler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, Stringler every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
File Manager$ versus Stringler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager$Stringler
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Aaron Rennow

Customer experience

File Manager$

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Stringler

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

File Manager$

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Stringler

One-time4
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $1.99 Tip$1.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99
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  • $9.99 Tip$9.99

Questions

Is File Manager$ free?
File Manager$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stringler free?
Stringler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager$ or Stringler?
Stringler is rated higher. File Manager$ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Stringler averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do File Manager$ or Stringler have ads?
Neither File Manager$ nor Stringler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager$ or Stringler?
File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, and Stringler every 23 months. Most recently, File Manager$ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stringler on September 24, 2026.

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