Comparison

FileMate vs FileHub

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

FileHub

Manage files, optimize storage, and personalize your device with intelligent cleanup tools. Download HD wallpapers, compress videos, and encrypt sensitive files. Streamline your digital life with this all-in-one utility.

Highlights
  • Intelligent file and storage optimization
  • HD wallpaper downloads and editing
  • Duplicate photo and video finder
  • Lossless video compression
  • Calendar and contact cleanup
  • File encryption and hiding
  • Network speed test
Features
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FileHub - iOS HD Wallpaper Mobile Wallpaper, Intelligent File Management and Cleanup Master Meticulously designed for iOS users, FileHub is a highly powerful application that integrates file management, storage optimization, and personalized settings. 1. There are a large number of high-definition and exquisite wallpapers for you to choose from. They are updated daily to keep up with the trend. 2. You can independently choose categories. In the edit mode of the left button on the home page, you can adjust your favorite categories as you like. 3. It has a personalized wallpaper editing function, supporting Gaussian blur, saturation, and hue adjustment, allowing you to fully DIY your own exclusive wallpaper. 4. Core Functions of File Management 5. Efficient Downloading: Supports easily downloading pictures and videos from Twitter/X to enrich your resource library. 6. Intelligent Media Management: Can quickly and accurately find duplicate or similar photos and videos. With just one click, precious storage space is released. At the same time, it has lossless video compression technology, maintaining high-definition picture quality while saving space and making your video sharing more convenient. 7. Calendar Cleanup: Automatically clears expired calendar events and reminders to help make your schedule management clearer and more orderly. 8. Contact Optimization: Intelligently identifies and merges duplicate contacts to simplify the contact management process. 9. Storage Analysis: Through an intuitive storage space analysis chart, it clearly shows the details of storage usage and assists you in making wise cleaning decisions. 10. All-round Document Processing: Supports compression, decompression, and preview of multiple compressed file formats to meet your document processing needs. 11. Privacy Protection: Provides file encryption and hiding functions to ensure the safety of private files. Combined with iCloud intelligent synchronization, it seamlessly synchronizes files while enhancing data privacy protection. 12. Network Optimization: Has a network speed test function to optimize your online experience and make the network connection smoother. It also supports file transfer between devices on the same local area network for efficient file sharing. II. Outstanding User Experience 1. A simple and intuitive user interface that is friendly and easy to use, allowing you to easily control your iOS device. 2. Fully integrated functions that meet diverse needs such as storage management, file processing, and personalized beautification in one stop. 3. With intelligent automatic search technology, it automatically processes unnecessary files, efficiently releases space, and saves your time and energy. III. Subscription Details Offers flexible weekly and monthly subscription options with transparent costs and automatic renewal. The price is displayed in US dollars and will be automatically converted to local currency according to the region. Subscriptions are renewed automatically by default. You can turn off the renewal at any time in the account settings. The account will be charged for the next period 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. IV. Subscription Benefits After subscribing or purchasing, you can use all the functions of the application without limitations, efficiently organize files and folders, quickly detect and clean up similar photos and videos, save storage space and time, and enjoy more advanced functions in the future. Learn More Terms of Use: https://monkey-x-byte.github.io/TermsofService.html Privacy Policy: https://monkey-x-byte.github.io/privacypolicy.html Billing Terms: https://monkey-x-byte.github.io/terms.html Contact Us Email: nullxw@gmaill.com FileHub helps you easily manage iOS device files, achieve personalized customization and intelligent storage optimization. Come and experience it!

Screenshots

FileMate4 screens
FileHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FileMate at 380 against FileHub's 9. FileMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FileHub's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. FileMate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FileHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FileMate against 4.6 for FileHub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMate has 380 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, FileHub every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FileMate versus FileHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMateFileHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (380 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings380 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNBO JIA文 熊

Customer experience

FileMate

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

FileHub

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
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
Show 9 more
  • 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
Show 15 more
  • 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

FileHub

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
Show 2 more
  • Super Hidden$9.99
  • All Features & Removing Ad$149.99
4 purchases

FileHub

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime VIP - Discounted rate$5.99
  • lifetime-original$9.99

Questions

Is FileMate free?
FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileHub free?
FileHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileMate or FileHub?
FileMate is rated higher. FileMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while FileHub averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do FileMate or FileHub have ads?
Both FileMate and FileHub show ads.
Which is updated more often, FileMate or FileHub?
FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and FileHub every 5 days. Most recently, FileMate was updated on October 29, 2026 and FileHub on October 30, 2026.

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