MobiFolders 4 vs MDflow
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
MDflow
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MDflow is an online markdown workspace for writing in a clean, portable format and keeping your knowledge organized. This is the official iOS companion — your whole workspace, ready on iPhone and iPad. Sign in and pick up exactly where you left off on the web. Browse your folders and favorites, search across your entire workspace, and edit any document with autosave so your work is always kept. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Sign in securely with Apple, Google, GitHub, or Microsoft • Browse folders, subfolders, and your favorite documents • Search across your whole workspace and jump straight to a match • Write and edit in clean Markdown with a live rendered preview • Autosave keeps your changes without a manual save • Create new documents and folders on the go • Rename, move, favorite, and delete documents • Unlock password-protected documents, encrypted on your device with Face ID • Adjust text size for comfortable reading and writing • Pull to refresh to sync the latest changes YOUR CONTENT, YOUR FORMAT Everything you write stays as plain Markdown — portable, future-proof, and never locked into a proprietary format. Sensitive documents are encrypted with a password directly on your device, so their contents are never visible to the server. EVEN MORE ON THE WEB MDflow on the web adds side-by-side editing and preview, version history, collections, public and private sharing, import and export, and a full API and MCP server for scripts and AI agents. The iOS app keeps that same workspace in your pocket. Learn more at mdflow.cz Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MDflow at Free against MobiFolders 4's $3.99. MDflow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). MobiFolders 4's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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
MDflow is free to download; MobiFolders 4 costs $3.99 up front. MobiFolders 4 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MDflow asks for nothing beyond the download.
MobiFolders 4 ships an update every 5 months, MDflow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobiFolders 4 | MDflow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telejur Software Solutions GmbH | DataOps, s.r.o. |
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
MDflow
No in-app purchases









