MobiFolders 4 vs iFiles 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MobiFolders 4
This app offers a robust file management solution for iOS devices, enabling users to edit, organize, and synchronize files and documents. It supports various cloud services and network protocols, making it a versatile tool for productivity on the go.
- File and folder management
- Full-text search
- Cloud synchronization
- Email archiving to PDF
- PDF annotation
- Support for SMB, FTP, WebDAV, and cloud drives
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MobiFolders is a very powerful file manager for iPhone and iPad. The app provides a simple solution that works to edit and manage all files, folders and documents regardless of the data size and much more... Among various interactive features, the app allows you to manage and locate files within a matter of seconds using the full-text search bar. MobiFolders also gives you the ability to synchronize information between the iPhone or iPad and other locations. From editing files to synchronization to email management and more, MobiFolders turns your iPhone or iPad into a highly functional, lightweight and portable productivity solution. KEY FEATURES: ● Extremely fast and easy to use ● Import, export and sophisticated SYNC of files, folders and photos ● Archive emails and email attachments in PDF documents ● Add images, signatures, bookmarks, text boxes, notes, etc. ● Animated wizard is available to assist with step-by-step instructions ● Annotations are compatible with Acrobat Reader and are saved in PDF format so that the original text is unchanged ● Currently, stored voice memos can be played back on iOS only NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND CLOUDS: ● Client for SMB 1 /2/3 (Windows, Mac OS X), FTP, FTPS, SSH, SFTP ● WebDAV (Client as well as integrated server) ● iCloud Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, STRATO HiDrive and Telecom Media Center FILE VIEWER FOR THE FOLLOWING FILE TYPES: ● Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Keynote, Numbers, Pages) ● Image files (JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF) ● Videos - whose Codex supports the iOS ● Other files (HTML, RTF, RTFD) If you want to learn more, please visit our product portal under: http://www.MobiFolders.com
iFiles 2
This comprehensive file manager offers robust cloud service integration, advanced PDF annotation tools, and versatile file sharing capabilities. It also includes a built-in audio player, web browser, and text editor for enhanced productivity on your device.
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, etc.)
- Advanced PDF reader with annotations
- File sharing via SMB, HTTP, USB, and email
- Built-in audio and video player
- Web browser and downloader
- Text editor and voice recorder
- Passcode lock and multiple tabs
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Most intuitive, feature loaded and dependable file manager in the App Store! Whether you are looking for just a PDF Viewer with annotations and search, connectivity to many file cloud services, sharing file between your computer, voice recorder, web downloader or text editor, iFiles 2 is the only file manager you will ever need. • Supported Online Cloud Services and Protocols: Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Box.net, OneDrive, SMB/CIFS, SugarSync, AFP (Mac), FTP/FTPS, SFTP, Flickr, Google Photos, Facebook, Rackspace CloudFiles, CloudApp, PogoPlug, WebDav, Amazon S3, ownCloud, 4Shared, also using Amazon S3: DreamObjects and UltiCloud. • PDF Reader with annotations, exceptional speed, search, and customizable! - The most advanced PDF reading engine with search - Support for all common annotation types: drawings, highlights, notes, stamps, free text, images, sound recordings, and so much more - Saving directly to a cloud service with offline support • File Sharing - Easily transfer files between your computer and iFiles using (SMB or HTTP) sharing or upload files over USB using iTunes. - Export/import files to/from another app using extensions support - Open In support to and from iFiles - Email file or links for supported services • New audio player/engine: - Streaming - FLAC support - Inter-app audio, flexible audio bar, - Equalizer build into audio bar for easy access - Background audio • File Manager Intuitive and feature loaded; just tap and hold on a file for quick file operations, edit mode for multiple file operations, easily change between icon and list view, convenient and powerful sort options, use two finger pinch to change thumbnails size in icon mode, support for iPad split screen mode. - Unarchive common formats: Zip, RAR, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip, and Bzip2 - Create zip files - File operations: move, copy, upload, download, rename, delete, email, compress, share, batch rename, share, export, open in - Thumbnails: image, video, PDF, and all supported by given service - Popup menu - Tap and hold on file to display context popup menu with file operations - Edit mode for multiple file operation - Properties - view and change folder and files properties: color label, icon, and rename. For services with supported API you can edit: comments, description, tags/keywords, privacy, copy/generate links - Convenient add menu: new folder, text file, voice recording, import, copy from, from photos, camera, from clipboard - Batch rename - rename multiple files at once • Other features - Tabs - Multiple tabs can be opened at the same time - Web browser and downloader - Voice Recorder - Passcode lock - Advanced transfer manager with background support - Print files using AirPrint - Create and edit text files - Photo library Import - Camera support - Audio Player (WAV, MP3, M4A, CAF, AIF, AIFF, ACC, FLAC) - Video Player (iPhone supported formats: MP4, MOV, MPV, 3GP, M4V) - Image Viewer (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF, ICO, CUR, XBM) - View RTF (Rich Text Format) and RTFD - View iWorks (Pages, numbers, Keynote) ’08 and ’09 (with or without Preview) - View Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • We are constantly add new features, latest once: Batch Rename, SMB/CIFS support, folder synchronization, tabs, new redesigned Interface, document provider extension support., iPad split view support, and more. or follow us on twitter: @ifilesapp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iFiles 2 at none against MobiFolders 4's 8. iFiles 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). MobiFolders 4's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 2.2). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model 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
MobiFolders 4 costs $3.99 and iFiles 2 $2.99 up front. MobiFolders 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. iFiles 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MobiFolders 4 holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles 2 has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of MobiFolders 4's written reviews are positive against 30% of iFiles 2's.
MobiFolders 4 ships an update every 5 months, iFiles 2 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MobiFolders 4 | iFiles 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | 2.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better | 29.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Telejur Software Solutions GmbH | Imagam.com |
Customer experience
MobiFolders 4
iFiles 2
Bugs and requests
MobiFolders 4
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
iFiles 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Corrupted PDF files
- Broken Google Drive and OneDrive integration
- Inability to update remote folders
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless iCloud Drive integration
- Improved music player functionality
- Recycle bin feature
- Better documentation and user guides
In-app purchases
MobiFolders 4
- Reminders for documents$0.99
- SYNC for folders and files$0.99
- Network protocols SMB and SSH$1.99
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- Access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, SkyDrive, GoogleDrive$1.99
- WebDAV and FTP client$1.99
- Advanced PDF Viewer$1.99
- Full version for customers with MobiFolders 2$4.99
- Full version for new customers$6.99
iFiles 2
No in-app purchases









