File Manager$ vs BookRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 .
BookRemote
Control your reading app remotely using Bluetooth. This utility allows page turning, brightness adjustment, and trackpad navigation for compatible reader applications on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Bluetooth remote control
- Page turning (next/previous)
- Brightness adjustment
- Trackpad navigation
- Supports iPhone and Apple Watch
- Night mode/screen inversion
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Remote control for Reader app only This is a remote control app that supports the page switching function remotely from the Reader app we sell. (For a list of supported apps, see the Supported Apps section below) Remote connection with Reader app via Bluetooth Supports both iPhone and Apple Watch ** characteristic ** - Can be installed and used on both iPhone and Apple Watch (supports Bluetooth) - Remote control that remotely sends commands to the connected Reader app - iPhone iOS 17+ - Apple Watch WatchOS 10+ **Transfer operation to Reader app** - Page transition: next page, previous page - Move to first page/last page - Open the next file - Increase/decrease screen brightness - Screen inversion (night mode) - Clear (image/PDF files only) - Trackpad: Switch pages by tapping and long-tapping the square-shaped pad, not a button. - Trackpad Drag: Drag the trackpad to scroll through the content of the webtoon mode or webtoon reader app. **Supported Apps** - Common features: iOS / iPadOS version 17 or higher - Text Viewer - Manga Viewer - Komi Reader - EBook Viewer - Book View - WebToon Reader
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookRemote at 100% against File Manager$'s 58%. BookRemote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). File Manager$'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
File Manager$ costs $2.99 and BookRemote $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, BookRemote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager$ | BookRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | kim juyoung |
Customer experience
File Manager$
BookRemote
In-app purchases
File Manager$
No in-app purchases
BookRemote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do File Manager$ or BookRemote have ads?
Which is updated more often, File Manager$ or BookRemote?
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