# FileMate vs Documents

FileMate and Documents both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of FileMate's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents's. FileMate also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 50 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Documents sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FileMate against 4.5 for Documents. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 378 and 286 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of FileMate's written reviews are positive against 43% of Documents's.

FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, Documents every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMate | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956/reviews)** | [4.5 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 50 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JUNBO JIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893935666) | [Stephan Cullmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590979183) |

## What reviewers say

### FileMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate/id983467956)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access, Removing Ad | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access, Removing Ad | $34.99 | per year |
| Removing Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Theme, Folder and Night Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Hidden | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features & Removing Ad | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 All projects in one place
- 👍 Few ads, good folder app
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Real-time video playback
- 👍 Easy to use and access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too many prompts
- 👎 Limited file viewers
- 👎 Videos don’t play audio
- 👎 Ads are annoying
- 👎 Full-screen ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-media-file-manager/id1608680479)

This app acts as a central hub for managing all your files and media on your iOS device. It offers robust features for organizing, viewing, and sharing various file types, including documents, videos, and music, all within a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Quick file search and organization, File moving, deletion, and renaming, Unzipping and copy-pasting, Support for over 100 file formats, Built-in web browser with private browsing, VLC-powered video and audio player, PDF reader and editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMate free?

FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Documents free?

Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileMate or Documents?

FileMate is rated higher. FileMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Documents averages 4.5 from 286 ratings.

### Do FileMate or Documents have ads?

Both FileMate and Documents show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileMate or Documents?

FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Documents every 50 months. Most recently, FileMate was updated on September 25, 2026 and Documents on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*