Comparison

File Manager$ vs Folder (hidden data)

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

Folder (hidden data)

Features
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Keep your files, photos, passwords, notes, contacts, and to-do lists private — encrypted on your iPhone, accessible only through the app. • All your information is encrypted with AES • The only way to access your content is through the app • Lock individual sections with biometrics or a PIN • App Lock secures the entire app when it goes to the background • No internet connection needed • All data stays on your iPhone — no servers, no cloud • Private contacts — store secret contacts encrypted on your iPhone • Private to-do lists for tasks only you can see

Screenshots

File Manager$4 screens
Folder (hidden data)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Folder (hidden data) at Free against File Manager$'s $2.99. Folder (hidden data) also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). File Manager$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Folder (hidden data) is free to download; File Manager$ costs $2.99 up front. Folder (hidden data) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. File Manager$ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, Folder (hidden data) every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Manager$ versus Folder (hidden data): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager$Folder (hidden data)
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Ezequiel Barreto

In-app purchases

None

File Manager$

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Folder (hidden data)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is File Manager$ free?
File Manager$ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folder (hidden data) free?
Folder (hidden data) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Manager$ or Folder (hidden data) have ads?
Folder (hidden data) shows ads; File Manager$ does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager$ or Folder (hidden data)?
File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, and Folder (hidden data) every 4 weeks. Most recently, File Manager$ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Folder (hidden data) on September 25, 2026.

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