Total files vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Total files's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Total files This App	Cleaner AI: Photo Cleanup Nemesis	文件全能王-隐私文件管理器 Contender	Air Share: Backup or Copy Data Contender	Ultimate Phone Cleaner Contender	CloudMAX Contender	WebDAV Nav+ Contender	iFiles Contender	USB Stick with Viewers Contender	Downloader - Android TV Peer
Core Identity
Developer	App Ideas	Codespace Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Şirketi	Shenzhen Youmi Information Technology Co. Ltd	Dropouts Technologies LLP	DOSA Apps	PT Telekomunikasi Selular	Schimera Pty Ltd	Imagam.com	Corporate Smalltalk Consulting Ltd	FlagAppCompany
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Productivity	Productivity	Utilities	Productivity	Utilities	Tools
Platform	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.7 / 5	3.3 / 5	4.3 / 5	3.2 / 5	0.0 / 5	1.3 / 5
Ratings Count	133,861	43,730	256	228	10,639	3	151	75	0	38
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$1.99	$3.99	$1.99	$2.99
Release Date	Sep 7, 2012	Jul 4, 2024	Oct 4, 2012	Feb 1, 2017	Aug 18, 2018	Feb 8, 2018	Jan 1, 2011	Dec 5, 2009	Nov 30, 2010	Aug 6, 2025
Last Updated	May 8, 2026	May 18, 2026	Sep 3, 2022	Apr 14, 2026	Nov 25, 2024	Apr 24, 2024	Nov 26, 2023	Nov 25, 2020	Oct 15, 2023	May 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Score	45/100	55/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	Simple and effective file downloading functionality keeps users engaged for long-term media consumption	Automated photo duplicate detection saves significant time for users managing large media libraries	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Recent updates cause downloaded video files to save as unreadable text documents instead of media	Subscription cancellation processes feel intentionally obscured to prevent users from ending recurring payments	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Sleep timer functionality to automatically stop music playback after a set duration	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Multi-cloud integration [iOS platform] Native Files app read/write access [iOS platform]	AI-driven duplicate detection reduces manual labor Password-protected vault provides premium-tier value Charging animations drive daily interaction	-	Cable-free transfer protocol reduces friction for users avoiding cloud-based backup solutions. Simple interface lowers the barrier to entry for non-technical users managing local storage.	-	Multi-device cloud-syncing architecture provides persistent media library access Family Cloud feature creates social retention loops for shared photo access	-	-	Integrated annotation and signature tools provide specific professional utility Manual iTunes-sync offers privacy-focused data control	-
Weaknesses	Media-to-text file extension bug [latest update] Subscription prompts for legacy users [monetization shift]	Technical instability in deletion workflow Obscured subscription cancellation paths Aggressive monetization frustrates new users	-	Manual cleanup workflow creates high user effort compared to automated AI-driven rivals. Lack of cloud-sync integration limits utility for users with multi-device workflows.	-	Manual cleanup process requires high user effort 3.33 iOS rating indicates potential stability or usability friction No explicit subscription model limits revenue visibility	-	-	Paid entry model at $1.99 exceeds category median Lack of recent feature updates limits growth Manual workflow creates high user effort	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	free	free	paid	paid	paid	paid
Momentum	-	Maintenance	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	-	2 versions, ~53d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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