File Manager$ vs VBCC
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 .
VBCC
Transform your iPhone into a voice input peripheral and shortcut dashboard for your Mac. Instantly transcribe speech, send custom texts, and execute complex shortcut combinations directly to your Mac's active window.
- Real-time voice transcription to Mac
- Customizable macro keypad
- One-tap sending of text snippets
- Zero-latency local network connection
- System-native and cloud ASR support
- iCloud cross-device sync
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful input controller for your Mac. VBCC brings voice dictation, a remote keyboard, custom shortcuts, and a trackpad together in one app. Whether you're working with AI coding agents, writing documents, or navigating your Mac, VBCC helps you stay in your flow. VOICE INPUT — SPEAK AND SEND Dictate on your iPhone and send recognized text directly to the active input field on your Mac. Use Apple's built-in speech recognition or configure Doubao ASR. Choose your recognition language and audio input device. REMOTE KEYBOARD — CONTROLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Send navigation and editing keys from your iPhone, including modifier key combinations. With Pro, save frequently used text, prompts, and key combinations as customizable shortcut buttons. Integrate them with Apple Shortcuts and the Action Button on supported iPhones. REMOTE TRACKPAD — PRO Control your Mac's cursor directly from your iPhone: • One-finger cursor movement • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Long-press and drag • Two-finger tap for right-click • Two-finger horizontal and vertical scrolling with momentum • Adjustable cursor and scrolling sensitivity THREE HOME LAYOUTS Switch between the Messages layout for dictation and history, the Shortcuts layout for quick actions, and the Trackpad layout for pointer control. Shortcuts and Trackpad layouts require Pro. MESSAGES AND DEVELOPER TOOLS Keep your message history locally, with copy, resend, and Markdown preview support. You can even dictate and save messages while disconnected, then manually resend them when your Mac reconnects. Pro also includes: • Custom speech vocabulary and hotwords • iCloud sync for messages, shortcuts, and settings • Notifications from Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor via Mac Hooks On your Mac, you can optionally configure Ollama or Doubao for text refinement. Model services are configured separately and are not included with VBCC. PRIVATE, SIMPLE, AND DIRECT Connect your iPhone and Mac over a local network or supported P2P/AWDL connection. No VBCC account required. Basic dictation, remote keys, and message history are free. Pro is available as a one-time purchase. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • VBCC Mac companion app, macOS 13 or later • Local Network permission on iPhone • Accessibility permission on Mac • Trackpad requires Pro and VBCC Mac 2.0 or later Download the Mac app and explore the setup guide: https://imyiangyang.top/app/vbcc/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VBCC at Free against File Manager$'s $2.99. VBCC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). File Manager$'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On ads and device support 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
VBCC is free to download; File Manager$ costs $2.99 up front. VBCC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. File Manager$ asks for nothing beyond the download.
VBCC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager$ has 20 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$'s written reviews are positive against 100% of VBCC's.
File Manager$ ships an update every 9 months, VBCC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager$ | VBCC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小文 黄 | 洋 刘 |
Customer experience
File Manager$
VBCC
In-app purchases
File Manager$
No in-app purchases
VBCC
- VBCC Pro$1.99









