Google Files

4.6
AndroidGoogle Play

What it actually doesGoogle Files is a file manager with memory cleanup, fast file search, local data transfer, and file protection. The main focus is on freeing up device storage and convenient media file management.

65%Marketing ≈ reality60%Stability98%Live project

Actually does

  • File manager40% of reviews
  • Video player15% of reviews
  • Music player10% of reviews
  • PDF viewer(bonus)5% of reviews
  • Оптимизация памяти / очистка кеша25% of reviews
  • Быстрый поиск файлов15% of reviews
  • Ad-free10% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • File sharing
  • Cloud sync
  • File encryption
  • Умные рекомендации по экономии места

Common complaints

  • Files and photos/videos lost after app update5% of mentions

    «after updating the app to the latest version, almost all files disappeared»

  • App crashes on startup or closes unexpectedly15% of mentions

    «doesn't work, opens and immediately crashes to desktop»

  • Music track switching issues and freezing5% of mentions

    «music doesn't switch to the next track and freezes until you open the app»

  • Video player without zoom, 2x speed, and filename display on pause10% of mentions

    «video player is not okay: no zoom, no 2x play, the filename is not shown when you pause it»

  • PDF viewer lacks instant jump to specific page5% of mentions

    «pdf viewer does not have a function to jump instantly to the page you need»

What people praise

  • Effective and convenient device storage cleanup

    «helped free up space very quickly»

  • No annoying ads

    «convenient and simple without ads!»

  • Convenient file management and handling

    «everything is stable, convenient, useful for managing files on the smartphone»

  • Presence of trash bin for file recovery

    «works well, has a trash bin»

  • Compact app, takes less than 20 MB, intuitive interface

    «very convenient, good tools»

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