Reviews of Fossify File Manager

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List of user reviews and ratings for Fossify File Manager

Total ratings

4.41 (Rating count: 1,292)

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Review summary

Overall, users praise Fossify File Manager for being open-source, ad-free, fast, simple, and privacy-friendly, with a UI that reflects Android's file system and supports viewing hidden files. Repeated concerns include the absence of a recycle bin, lack of a favorites/bookmarks feature, and issues with USB/external storage recognition. Some requests include PDF thumbnails, file-type filters, and SMB support. Core strengths are privacy, speed, and openness.

Pros

Open-source project
No ads and privacy-friendly (no tracking)
Fast, simple, and smooth UI with good UX
Replicates Android file system for intuitive navigation and supports viewing hidden files
Offline/local file management with no network dependencies

Cons

Missing recycle bin/trash functionality (reported by multiple users)
External storage/USB not consistently recognized or supported
Lack of file bookmarking/favorites (no star/fav feature)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.20

All time rating average: 4.41

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7% (8)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-16	Ru*****	absolutely the best
absolutely the best
2026-06-15	Pr*****	much better than the native "files" app. the files are organized better, search is better, and files found can be shared, deleted, link copied etc very easily.
much better than the native "files" app. the files are organized better, search is better, and files found can be shared, deleted, link copied etc very easily.
2026-06-15	Ra*****	add recycle bin option
add recycle bin option
2026-06-14	Ln*****	good app, unfortunately it doesn't allow using Arrow keys to scrol/navigate folders & files if installed on Android tvbox or firestick, it allows arrow-scrolling while in Settings screen only, too bad we can't use it on our device
good app, unfortunately it doesn't allow using Arrow keys to scrol/navigate folders & files if installed on Android tvbox or firestick, it allows arrow-scrolling while in Settings screen only, too bad we can't use it on our device
2026-06-13	Mu*****	Good.
Good.
2026-06-09	mo*****	بی فایده
بی فایده
2026-06-08	Jo*****	An excellent file manager finally found!!! Thank you developer 👍
An excellent file manager finally found!!! Thank you developer 👍
2026-06-04	ra*****	useful app, no internet access permission, Need Refresh button or option in menu even though now accessable by swipe downward.
useful app, no internet access permission, Need Refresh button or option in menu even though now accessable by swipe downward.
2026-06-03	No*****	Best file manager app!
Best file manager app!
2026-05-27	He*****	Use nearly all the fossi apps as there are not any embedded ads or trackers, are smaller in size, and use less resources. Unfortunately, fossi apps may be disappearing this Fall when Google takes control of all android phones. Unfortunately, no one, including Google's AI, will answer whether fossi apps will be pulled from the store. If so, three new non-android phones will be purchased to maintain some freedom, much less if any surveillance, and AI intrusion. Google is out-of-control.
Use nearly all the fossi apps as there are not any embedded ads or trackers, are smaller in size, and use less resources. Unfortunately, fossi apps may be disappearing this Fall when Google takes control of all android phones. Unfortunately, no one, including Google's AI, will answer whether fossi apps will be pulled from the store. If so, three new non-android phones will be purchased to maintain some freedom, much less if any surveillance, and AI intrusion. Google is out-of-control.