Reviews of Fossify File Manager

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List of user reviews and ratings for Fossify File Manager

Total ratings

4.39 (Rating count: 1,377)

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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: 4.39

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7% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-12	H *****	Very good app. No useless options. But, permanent delete is just wrong. There has to be a trash bin with option to undelete & empty. What if I delete a particular file or folder by mistake? Too risky without an option to recover before deleting permanently.
Very good app. No useless options. But, permanent delete is just wrong. There has to be a trash bin with option to undelete & empty. What if I delete a particular file or folder by mistake? Too risky without an option to recover before deleting permanently.
2026-08-12	Al*****	thanks for your work
thanks for your work
2026-08-03	Ri*****	Your file manager app and Gallery app is very satisfying and fast but some time your file manager app is lagging for a small time (like 1 sec). Overall Experience is Excellent 👍 👍. Please provide a PDF reader app. Fast and Simple with some edit tools.
Your file manager app and Gallery app is very satisfying and fast but some time your file manager app is lagging for a small time (like 1 sec). Overall Experience is Excellent 👍 👍. Please provide a PDF reader app. Fast and Simple with some edit tools.
2026-08-02	Pe*****	The app's configuration is excellent, and it also offers more options for using it.
The app's configuration is excellent, and it also offers more options for using it.
2026-08-01	Jo*****	Been avoiding Google products like a plague. Open-source free app is a life saver.
Been avoiding Google products like a plague. Open-source free app is a life saver.
2026-08-01	V *****	Loved its clean interface+ open source & ads free nature,,, Very minimalistic, doesn't offer any extra and unique features as the majority of other file managers! using MiXplorer from Github; a powerful alternative!
Loved its clean interface+ open source & ads free nature,,, Very minimalistic, doesn't offer any extra and unique features as the majority of other file managers! using MiXplorer from Github; a powerful alternative!
2026-07-31	Ky*****	A folder lock feature would be nice.
A folder lock feature would be nice.
2026-07-30	At*****	Best 100% Safe
Best 100% Safe
2026-07-25	R *****	Pros: opensource, hash calculation (though no manual control), no ads. But the UI is low density, both because of spacing and fixed elements that waste a lot of space. There are also non-ideal ideas, like Move target selection not using the usual full UI and instead opening a smaller popup. Not a fan of the New button floating over the file list, and more. There is potential, but as it currently is I find other file managers more useful.
Pros: opensource, hash calculation (though no manual control), no ads. But the UI is low density, both because of spacing and fixed elements that waste a lot of space. There are also non-ideal ideas, like Move target selection not using the usual full UI and instead opening a smaller popup. Not a fan of the New button floating over the file list, and more. There is potential, but as it currently is I find other file managers more useful.
2026-07-24	Ba*****	Nice app only trashcan is missing otherwise 5 star.
Nice app only trashcan is missing otherwise 5 star.