Commander One: File Manager vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Commander One: File Manager's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Commander One: File Manager This App	Documents: File Manager & Docs Nemesis	FE File Explorer Pro Contender	Total files pro Contender	File Hub by imoreapps Peer	File Manager-Transfer & Share Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Electronic Team, Inc.	Readdle Technologies Limited	Skyjos Co., Ltd.	App Ideas	晓飞李	梦洋崔
Category	Utilities	Productivity	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	0.0 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	0	614,518	5,751	4,456	1,057	452
Price	Free	Free	$4.99	$4.99	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 12, 2015	Apr 1, 2010	Feb 28, 2012	May 15, 2012	Apr 27, 2012	Aug 26, 2025
Last Updated	Nov 12, 2025	Apr 14, 2026	Feb 27, 2026	May 8, 2026	Sep 4, 2024	Mar 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	positive	-	-	-	excellent
Score	78/100	78/100	-	-	-	85/100
Praises	Dual-pane interface layout provides efficient file management for power users on desktop platforms	Ease of Use and Interface Cross-Platform/Device Utility	-	-	-	Ease of Use Network Connectivity
Complaints	Aggressive paywall restrictions on core features frustrate users expecting a functional free experience	Aggressive Monetization Performance and Stability Issues	-	-	-	Intrusive Advertising Missing Dark Mode
Requests	System-wide dark mode support is requested to improve visual comfort during extended usage sessions	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Dual-pane interface provides desktop-class efficiency MTP support expands addressable market to non-Apple hardware Regex-based search increases switching costs	Modern and intuitive UI/UX compared to legacy competitors Advanced AI integration (transcription, smart eraser) Massive social proof with 2.2M+ ratings	-	-	-	High-speed proprietary transfer tech (100x faster than Bluetooth) Massive social proof with 1.6M+ Android ratings Strong network protocol support (FTP/SMB/NAS)
Weaknesses	Premium tier pricing above category median Data loss reports during file transfers Inconsistent UI behavior regarding system conventions	User friction from aggressive subscription paywalls Performance regressions (crashing, overheating) in recent updates Lack of granular network protocol depth compared to GoodReader	-	-	-	Intrusive and 'deceptive' ad experiences Lack of Dark Mode UI Restricted access to Android/data folders on newer OS versions
Pricing	freemium	freemium	paid	free	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	Active	Intense	Zombie	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~46d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~12d avg

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