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Is Files File Manager App Safe?

Files File Manager App privacy label · by Vitalii Gryniuk · checked November 2026

  • Nothing linked to you
  • Not updated in 2+ years
App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
0types

None declared

Linked to you
0types

None declared

Not linked to you
2types
Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: Files File Manager App collects some data but says none of it is linked to you or used for tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 2 data types; 45% of file managers we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Files File Manager App privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Not linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Not linked to you

Files File Manager App collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking.

Try it

Did Files File Manager App ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Files File Manager App's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Not on the label

Location is not on Files File Manager App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Files File Manager App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Files File Manager App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

Files File Manager App declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Files File Manager App's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Files File Manager App collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
Usage DataNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
DiagnosticsNot linked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What Files File Manager App's label means for you

Files File Manager App's label has 2 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Every type on Files File Manager App's label is in the “not linked” section, so the developer says the data is stripped of anything that identifies you before it is used. That is typical of anonymous analytics and crash reporting. Not linked is still collected: the data leaves your phone.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

File managers connect to cloud drives, servers and your Files app. The app can see whatever you open in it. Review connected accounts, and remove ones you no longer use from both the app and the cloud provider's security page.

Among the 112 file managers in our snapshot with a label, 45% declare tracking, 51% collect data linked to you and 36% say they collect nothing. Files File Manager App lists 2 data types, about the same as the average of 1.5 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Files File Manager App

  1. 1

    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Files File Manager App › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Files File Manager App track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Files File Manager App's label.

Does Files File Manager App track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Files File Manager App behind Face ID

  1. Find Files File Manager App on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Files File Manager App now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Files File Manager App has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About Files File Manager App

DeveloperVitalii Gryniuk
App Store categoryUtilities
Latest version3.1, released April 2023
First releasedMarch 2019
RequiresiOS 11.0 or later
Size15 MB
Age rating4+
Languages2 (EN, RU)
Bundle IDcom.gv-apps.FileManager

The current version shipped in April 2023, 3 years before our snapshot. Apps that are not updated may not support newer iOS privacy controls, and an abandoned app will not get security fixes.

Also by Vitalii Gryniuk: Voice Recorder REC App.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Files File Manager App sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Files File Manager App's developer: Which of my connected accounts can this app reach?

How it compares

Files File Manager App vs similar file managers

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
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Your Files File Manager App privacy checklist

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Tick each step as you do it on your iPhone.

Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Files File Manager App's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Files File Manager App's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Files File Manager App collects Usage Data.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Usage Data appears on its label, in the Not Linked to You section.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Files File Manager App privacy FAQ

Is Files File Manager App safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, files File Manager App collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Files File Manager App track you?
No. Files File Manager App's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Files File Manager App collect?
Usage data and diagnostics. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes Files File Manager App?
Vitalii Gryniuk, according to the App Store. It was first released in March 2019 and the current version is 3.1.
Can I lock Files File Manager App with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Files File Manager App's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does Files File Manager App compare with other file managers?
Across 112 file managers with labels in our snapshot, 45% declare tracking and 36% say they collect no data. Files File Manager App lists 2 data types against an average of 1.5.
Which of my connected accounts can this app reach?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Files File Manager App's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Review connected accounts, and remove ones you no longer use from both the app and the cloud provider's security page.
How do I delete my data from Files File Manager App?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Files File Manager App on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction