Comparison

FileMate vs Jot录音转文字

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

Jot录音转文字

Features
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Jot 是一款专为重视隐私与效率的用户打造的现代原生录音转文字应用。我们拒绝将您的声音数据上传至云端,而是通过深度优化移动端 AI 大模型算力,将原本需要昂贵服务器才能运行的语音识别引擎直接装进你的 iPhone。 【核心功能】 • 绝对隐私的本地处理:全程离线运行,录音与转写文本仅保存在您的设备专属文件夹中,彻底杜绝数据泄露风险。 • 极速流式转写:边说边出字,流畅顺滑的实时语音识别,捕捉每一个瞬间。 • 智能深度精修:内置强大的离线大模型算力,一键重构文本,实现原生级智能断句与高精时间轴对齐。 • 多语种支持:完美支持中文(简/繁/粤)、英语、日语、法语、德语等十余种主流语言。 • 全能文件管家:不仅支持实时录音,更支持从微信、相册等第三方应用导入音视频文件,自动生成独立档案管理。 • 专业导出分享:支持无缝导出流式原稿(.txt)与标准字幕(.srt)物理文件,轻松分享至任何平台。 【现代美学与沉浸体验】 • 遵循最高标准的现代设计规范,提供专业、简约、无干扰的交互体验。 • 专属音频同步舱,支持文本高亮与音频播放完美实时同步,更有“纯享模式”助您专注重温。 【适用场景】 无论是记者采访、学生课堂录音、商务会议纪要,还是自媒体创作者提取视频字幕,Jot 都能为您提供最可靠的本地生产力支持。

Screenshots

FileMate4 screens
Jot录音转文字3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FileMate at Free against Jot录音转文字's $2.99. FileMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Jot录音转文字's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileMate versus Jot录音转文字: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMateJot录音转文字
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (378 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings378 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUNBO JIA翠珠 马

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

Jot录音转文字

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

Jot录音转文字

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileMate free?
FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jot录音转文字 free?
Jot录音转文字 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileMate or Jot录音转文字 have ads?
FileMate shows ads; Jot录音转文字 does not.
Which is updated more often, FileMate or Jot录音转文字?
FileMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jot录音转文字 every 2 weeks. Most recently, FileMate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Jot录音转文字 on October 16, 2026.

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