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Files alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Files listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 10 of the 93 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

Files has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). 6 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Files

  1. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  2. Keka

    File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression

    • Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Keka lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    Keka pricing and details

  3. Raycast

    Keyboard launcher with extensions, clipboard history and AI

    • Raycast starts at $96 / year, billed annually. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only Raycast lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Raycast lists a browser extension.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    Raycast pricing and details

  4. Setapp

    One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps

    • Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Setapp pricing and details

  5. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only TextExpander lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    TextExpander pricing and details

  6. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Paste pricing and details

  7. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Only CCleaner lists macOS, Android and iOS apps.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  8. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • PhraseExpress can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates, clipboard manager and text expansion.
    PhraseExpress pricing and details

  9. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $29.99 / year, or $49.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Typinator pricing and details

  10. Soulver

    Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column

    • Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price).
    • Files has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    Soulver pricing and details

Common questions

Which Files alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

LocalSend, Keka, Raycast, Setapp, TextExpander, Paste, CCleaner, PhraseExpress and 2 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Files have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Files listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

LocalSend, Keka, Raycast, TextExpander, CCleaner and PhraseExpress are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Files: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.