When you first got your smartphone, you obviously didn’t have too many files to worry about. But, time passes and before you know it, you have so many files, you don’t know what to do with them. You try to manage them on your own, but you end up wasting more time than you’d like.
It’s time to get your iPhone/iPad and Android phone a file manager and fast. The idea of a file manager may have crossed your mind, but with so many options out there, which one should you try?
The following are great file managers that I think you’re going to like.
Best iOS File Manager Apps
1. FileMaster
With FileMaster, you will have your files completely under control. You can have your content perfectly organized in its respective folder, for easy access later.
There is also an option to fix forgotten passwords, Multi-Select, Import Photos, Transfer task and you can even transfer your files from your iPad/iPhone to your Mac or PC. If you head on over to Settings, you can also give the app a password, Hide/Unhide Files, Show video subtitles.
2. Document 5
Another use files manager for iOS is Document 5. This is an app with a very beautiful design and useful features as well. This multi-tasking app is for both consumers and business people alike. With this app, you can annotate and read PDF files, and you can sync your files with services such as Dropbox or iCloud.
Did you want to save TechUntold to read later? By tapping on the Browser option, you can save your favorite web pages so you can read them when you have some more time on your hands. Just like the previous app, with this one you can also protect your files with a password.
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3. File n Folders
It is also free to download and one of the best file managers for iOS. You can transfer files and folders, and easily transfer videos/photos as well. The app also lets you upload video and pictures from your PC or Mac, a good idea since having an extra backup is always a good idea.
File n Folders can open all kinds of files such as PDF, MS Office, Zips, HTML, and more. This file manager also comes with media functions such as audio/video playlist with auto loop and photos slideshow. There is also a desktop app you can add to your computer, so both iOS devices can easily transfer files.
4. iFiles
This is another file manager you can trust. Besides having all the essential features for a file manager, it also comes with a voice recorder. This way you can save time by not having to type everything out.
To see the files operations, you just have to long-press on any file, it’s that easy. You can also customize your files by either renaming it, change the icon or the color label. It supports all kinds of files formats such as iWorks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF, RTF and more.
5. File Manager (Free)
Last but not least we have the File Manager Free. With this app, you get some great features free of charge. Theis files manager can also support iWorks documents, Microsoft Office and also has a music player for you to enjoy. I can’t forget about the built-in search and the possibility of sorting your files according to size, type, date, and name.
If these features don’t convince, how about sharing by Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Zip and extract files, and being able to open your documents in your favorite apps. You can also sync with cloud services such as OnDrive, DropBox and more. Oh yeah, there’s more, the app also supports iTunes USB sharing and you can use it on either your iPhone or iPad.
Have you ever had so many files and folders on your phone that it becomes difficult to find a particular file or keep them maintained? No one has that much time, so we present you some of the best Android file manager apps you can get in 2018 that will not only manage your files but will also help in saving your time.
Best Android File Managers
6. File Manager
File Manager from Mobile Clean System Lab is a dedicated app which helps its users to manage files and folders on their phones. It has a user-friendly interface. This app categorizes the content in a neat way. The App Manager lets you create backups, share files or uninstall apps directly from the app.
It supports 19 languages. This comes in handy for those that prefer their local language. You can also compress & decompress files, change the mode of viewing files as a list or grid. Most importantly it allows sharing of the apps that are installed on your phone. Apart from that, you can also hide the desired installed apps using this file manager app.
7. ES File Explorer File Manager
ES File Explorer is an ultimate app to manage files and folders on your Android phone. It categorizes files based on the file types like photos, music, apps and videos which makes it convenient for the users to search for a particular file. The app not only organizes but also allows transferring of different types of files to another device.
The thing that makes this app different from the rest is that it has an inbuilt player to play music, video, and view photos or documents. ES File Explorer helps in managing the phone storage. It does a routine checkup and notifies you about the files taking a lot of space. The app also supports cloud storage so you get a backup of your files without taking any space on phone.
8. Files Go By Google
This is the best file manager for Android and it comes from Google itself. Files Go allows its users not only to manage and organize their files but also in cleaning up the phone storage. It provides the best suggestions to help you free up space. You will get recommendations to delete based on large file size and the files which are not used for a few days. Quite handy, isn’t it?
As the app is from Google it offers more secure file transferring. Cloud backup is also available. I was not able to take a screenshot of this app due to security policy.
9. Disk Usage
Simplest of all, Disk Usage is a small packet, big surprise! It has a simple interface which shows exactly how much storage your phone has (total and remaining) and how much is taken by the apps and folders. The storage is divided into panels, the bigger the panel the larger its storage. In order to find or delete any file, you simply have to pinch and zoom in order to see the zoomed view. This will help you in viewing different folders and their location in a clearer way.
10. File Manager ZenUI
File Manager by Zen Asus is a simple way to manage your files. It shows the internal and external storage and helps in freeing up space. It also has cloud storage. The best thing in the app is its recycle bin if you delete any file by mistake you don’t need to worry, simply just go to the recycle bin and retrieve the file from there.
The app keeps the files in categories like photo, music, documents etc. For your ease, you can create a shortcut of a category you need the most on the home screen of your phone for quick access.
11. File Manager By Xiaomi
It is one of the best Android file manager apps to control the files on your device. This app keeps the file in a categorized form which makes it easy for the users to find it. Besides that, it also helps in cleaning the smartphone storage to free up some space. Moreover, it tracks your usage and the files which you use the most. The app has a dedicated Recent tab which allows you to see recent files and folders you have accessed. So, you can quickly find your most important files.
12. Total Commander
There are two best things about this app. First, it takes the least space. Secondly, it is very user-friendly and has a dark theme which makes it very easy to use at any point of the day. This app also has an advanced search feature. You will be able to search for a file based on size, the folder it’s in, added time etc.
On top of this, it also allows you to create a bookmark. Bookmarks can be created for the files which you use most so they can be accessed in a jiffy from the Bookmarks folder on the home screen of the app.
13. X-Plore File Manager
This app has a different interface compared to other apps on this list. The interface is very unique as it provides tree-view for all the files and its subfolders. There is a small panel on the left side which consists of multiple tasks that it can do. It includes disk map, copy to clipboard, delete and you can even start your own Wi-Fi server with the help of X-plore File Manager.
14. File Manager +
It has a simple UI which makes it easy for users to explore the files and keep track of their phone’s storage. This app provides cloud storage like many others on this list. You can also access your files from your PC via FTP(file transfer protocol) using the Access from PC feature in the app.
Importantly it also has inbuilt image viewer/ music player/ text editor so you don’t have to navigate away from the app for the basic tasks.
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15. Amaze File Manager
It is easy to use and navigate through different storage options. Besides that, it helps to categorize the files based on their type and also provide information about the recent files that have been used or downloaded recently. A simple yet powerful app to manage files on your phone.
Conclusion
With the help of these apps, you will be able to have better control of the files on your smartphones. We hope that you select the best file manager for your phone. Let us know which one worked best for you.
