FileMate
What is FileMate?
A local iPhone file manager for browsing, organizing, transferring, and protecting files.
FileMate is a local file manager for iPhone that can preview documents, photos, videos, and archives. It includes file organization, search, transfer, and privacy features such as hidden files and optional password protection.
Pricing. FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Organizing and searching files on an iPhone
- Transferring files between an iPhone and a PC or Mac
- Hiding private files or protecting app access
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Why this app is in C tier
C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
FileMate scores 82 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 84, App Store search rank 49, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
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.
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Core Features
File Browser
Quickly view and preview many file types:
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- 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
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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.
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Privacy Protection
Protect your private files inside the app.
- Hide sensitive files
- Files remain isolated from other apps
- Optional password protection
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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
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Archive & Extract
FileMate supports common archive formats:
- 7z
- rar
- zip
- tar
Password-protected archives are supported.
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File Search
Quickly find files using
- Fuzzy search
- Multi-keyword search
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File Marking
Mark important files for faster access and display them in custom sorting views.
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Hidden Files
Private files can be set as hidden.
Hidden files are not shown by default and can be revealed when needed.
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Password Lock
Protect access to the app
- App password lock
- Face ID / Touch ID unlock
- Custom authentication timeout settings
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Super Hidden Mode
Hide all settings related to hidden files so only you know these features exist.
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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
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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
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Auto-renewable subscription service
- Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Month)
- Period: 1 Month
- Price: $0.99 / Month
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html
- Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
- Service: All Access, Removing Ad (1 Year)
- Period: 1 Year
- Price: $9.99 / Year
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Terms of Use: http://www.orangestall.com/folder/subscription.html
- Privacy Policy: http://www.orangestall.com/legal/privacy.html
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Questions about FileMate
Which archive formats can FileMate handle?
It supports 7z, rar, zip, and tar archives, including password-protected archives.
How can I transfer files to or from an iPhone?
The listing describes WiFi transfer between a PC and iPhone, and transfer between a Mac and iPhone using Finder or iTunes.
Is FileMate free?
The app is free and offers an auto-renewable All Access, Removing Ad subscription for $0.99 per month.
Is FileMate right for me?
FileMate is built for organizing and searching files on an iPhone, transferring files between an iPhone and a PC or mac, hiding private files or protecting app access. It sits in the file management list on AppTierList.
Is FileMate worth it?
FileMate is C tier, ranked #32 of 40 file management apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 23,756 ratings. 31 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does FileMate compare to My Files?
FileMate is C tier at 82; My Files is B tier at 82. They score the same. FileMate is free to download, with in-app purchases, My Files is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is FileMate updated?
FileMate was last updated on 2026-09-15, 60 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- File Management (C tier, #32)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 82 / 100
- Rank in list
- #32 of 47
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 23,756
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (60 days ago)
- Size
- 99 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 11
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking