# File Commander Manager & Vault

> File manager | Explorer for cloud storage files & folders | Hide private photos.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobisystems.fileman](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobisystems.fileman)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobisystems.fileman`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobiSystems
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 206,828,034
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (920,390 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.0.52134
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-31
- **First published:** 2012-11-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.fileman)
- **Website:** [https://www.mobisystems.com/file-commander-premium/](https://www.mobisystems.com/file-commander-premium/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mobisystems.com/mobile/privacy-policy.html](http://www.mobisystems.com/mobile/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**File Commander Manager & Vault** is a powerful and secure file manager optimized for Android 13 and Android TV. It helps you organize, explore, and control your local, cloud, and network files all in one place. Benefit from 5GB free MobiDrive cloud storage and advanced features like Vault — a secure, PIN or fingerprint protected space to hide and encrypt your personal photos, videos, and documents.

The app includes a Storage Analyzer to identify and clean up clutter, a file converter supporting over 1200 file formats, and a Recycling Bin to recover accidentally deleted files. Manage multiple cloud drives including Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box seamlessly without extra downloads. Integrated audio and video players allow easy media access on your phone, tablet, or Android TV. With PC File Transfer, transfer files effortlessly over your home Wi-Fi. Download File Commander today for a complete file management and privacy solution.

## Rankings

- #689 — Overall
- #54 — Business (Gross)
- #19 — file

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gmail.permission.READ_GMAIL`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.mobisystems.CustomReadWritePermission`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.iap.permission.BILLING`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the apps power and usability but criticize ads and pricing. They note a usable free version and reliable performance, yet report billing problems and navigation issues plus compatibility concerns with older Android versions. Overall sentiment is mixed due to strong functionality overshadowed by monetization and UX frustrations.

### Pros

- Powerful, feature rich file manager that is easy to use
- Reliable performance for common file management tasks
- Usable free version with optional upgrade
- Does more than just file management and is user friendly
- Positive overall usability and satisfaction

### Cons

- Intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt usage
- Expensive subscription and pushy upgrade prompts
- Billing issues including unexpected charges and refund requests
- UI navigation makes locating files difficult
- Not updated for older Android versions causing compatibility concerns

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobisystems.fileman)