Non app storage needs then… My best guess then is messaging app attachments? maybe OP needs to save docs/pdfs he gets from Whatsapp/telegram. But you’re right, that seems more of a laptop/PC activity.

Immich for pictures seems like a good answer to your question. What’s files: Mostly pictures I think. Why not just keep it on phone? people love their pictures. I have more than a phones worth.

I think people generally look for a phone app / ease of use type of thing

First post, feeling a bit 🫦 nervous might NSFW

Separately, that choadster has lasted waaaaay longer than I originally thought he would.