Comparison

FileMate vs Caesium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FileMate

This app is a powerful local file manager that allows you to browse, organize, and protect your documents, photos, and videos. It offers robust privacy features like file hiding and password protection, along with convenient file transfer and archive management.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Photo and video vault
  • File hiding and password protection
  • WiFi and iTunes file transfer
  • Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip)
  • File search and marking
  • Customizable themes
Features
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FileMate – Local File Manager FileMate is a powerful local file manager for iPhone that helps you easily manage, browse, transfer, and protect files. View documents, photos, videos, and archives in one place. Keep your private files safe with built-in privacy protection and password lock. Simple, fast, and designed for everyday file management. -------- Core Features File Browser Quickly view and preview many file types: • Office documents and PDF files • Text files: txt, json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml • High-resolution images and long screenshots • Audio and video playback with an efficient media player -------- File Manager Powerful tools to organize your files: • Create folders and files • Rename, copy, move, and delete files • View file attributes • Hide files for privacy Sort files by name, type, time, or size. -------- Privacy Protection Protect your private files inside the app. • Hide sensitive files • Files remain isolated from other apps • Optional password protection -------- Key Functions Add Files Add files to FileMate in multiple ways: • Create folders, text files, photos, and videos directly in the app • Import files from Photos, Files, or other apps • Transfer files between PC and iPhone via WiFi • Transfer files between Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes -------- Archive & Extract FileMate supports common archive formats: • 7z • rar • zip • tar Password-protected archives are supported. -------- File Search Quickly find files using: • Fuzzy search • Multi-keyword search -------- File Marking Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views. -------- Hidden Files Private files can be set as hidden. Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed. -------- Password Lock Protect access to the app: • App password lock • Face ID / Touch ID unlock • Custom authentication timeout settings -------- Super Hidden Mode Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist. -------- Additional Features Sharing Panel • Import files into the app in batches • Share files to other apps Theme Settings • Customize themes • Adjust folder style, menus, and text size Unread Reminder • Set reminder times for unread files -------- Contact & Feedback If you have any questions or suggestions about the product, please feel free to contact us. Email: orange_family@icloud.com QQ group: 398168949 -------- [Auto-renewable subscription service] 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month) 2. Period: 1 Month 3. Price: $0.99 / Month 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html 1. Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year) 2. Period: 1 Year 3. Price: $9.99 / Year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase 8. Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html 9. Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html

About

Caesium

This app offers simple and effortless time-tracking for professionals and freelancers. It provides real-time or retrospective tracking, detailed statistics, and reminders. Data can be synchronized via iCloud and exported to CSV files.

Highlights
  • Real-time or retrospective time-tracking
  • Statistics and history
  • Task reminders
  • iCloud synchronization
  • CSV import/export
  • FaceID/TouchID authentication
Features
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Caesium is simple and effortless time-tracking for workers, clerks and freelancers. Features: • Real-time or retrospective time-tracking • Statistics and history • Reminders to finish active tasks • iCloud synchronization • Import from and export to CSV files • Optional authentication with FaceID / TouchID • Full features without in-app purchases or subscriptions

Screenshots

FileMate4 screens
Caesium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileMate at 75% against Caesium's 0%. FileMate also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.0). Caesium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FileMate is free to download; Caesium costs $2.99 up front. FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Caesium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileMate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMate has 378 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of FileMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Caesium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Caesium every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
FileMate versus Caesium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMateCaesium
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (378 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings378 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJUNBO JIASebastian Staudt

Customer experience

FileMate

All ratings378 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.3%

Caesium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FileMate

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Videos don’t play audio
  • Files can be accessed by other apps
  • Videos play without sound
  • MKV files not playable
  • MP4 file play without sound
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  • Thumbnail blank, video black screen with sound
  • Import photos not working after update
  • Sharing files not working after update
  • More ads than before
  • Full-screen ads
  • Shake to hide doesn't jump out of hidden directories
  • App stays in background for a long time without being killed
  • Single directory with over 5000 images causes crash
  • Basic functions removed after update

Requested features

20 requests
  • Provide multiple purchase options
  • Add Face ID and Touch ID for hidden files
  • Improve file viewer features (thumbnails, playlists, adjustments)
  • Add folder locking to prevent accidental deletion
  • Implement folder download from PC
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  • Display folder space usage and phone storage remaining
  • Add file property viewing
  • Improve handling of large numbers of images in a directory
  • Add reverse sorting option
  • Improve batch selection for importing files
  • Allow font size adjustment
  • Add progress bar for document viewing
  • Enhance support for landscape mode
  • Add manual language selection
  • Allow password lock on shake to hide feature
  • Improve video playback (swipe to next, no sound issue)
  • Auto-hide hidden items after a period of inactivity
  • Fix import photos issue
  • Fix sharing files issue
  • Fix more ads than before

Caesium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FileMate

Subscriptions2
  • All Access, Removing Ad$3.991 Month
  • All Access, Removing Ad$34.991 Year
One-time5
  • Removing Ad$9.99
  • Theme, Folder and Night Mode$9.99
  • Passcode Lock$9.99
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  • Super Hidden$9.99
  • All Features & Removing Ad$149.99
None

Caesium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileMate free?
FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caesium free?
Caesium costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileMate or Caesium?
FileMate is rated higher. FileMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Caesium averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FileMate or Caesium have ads?
FileMate shows ads; Caesium does not.
Which is updated more often, FileMate or Caesium?
FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Caesium every 4 months. Most recently, FileMate was updated on September 30, 2026 and Caesium on September 16, 2026.

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