# File Manager$ vs Stringler

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager$ | Stringler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager/id951284897/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringler/id1545037085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Aaron Rennow](https://appshunter.io/developer/382464366) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager$

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager/id951284897)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stringler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringler/id1545037085)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*