# File Explorer & Player  Pro — stream video & music from Mac

> Wireless Mac file access and streaming for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Remote Sunrise LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player-pro/id1095142462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 833 App Store ratings · 220 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2016-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player-pro/id1095142462/reviews.md

## What is File Explorer & Player [Pro]?

Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Have full access to your Mac files – use your iOS device to stream videos, view photos and documents, from anywhere within your home.

AT A GLANCE
- Stream any video directly from your Mac;
- View photos or documents stored on your Mac;
- Transfer files between your Mac and your iOS device;
- Store anything on your iOS device and take it with you on the go;
- Mount your iOS device as drive on your Mac or Windows machine using WebDAV;
- Use the Personal Hotspot of your iOS device to control your Mac when you don’t have access to other networks.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Mac with macOS 10.10 or above and Helper app installed;
- iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11 or above;
- Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device.

TERMS OF USE
https://cherpake.com/tos

Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store.

## Key features

- Stream video from Mac
- View photos and documents
- Transfer files
- Store files on iOS device
- Mount iOS device as drive
- Wireless Mac file access

## What do users think of File Explorer & Player [Pro]?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Invaluable app
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 My go to app to access my media on my MacBook
- 🚀 Super
- 🚀 Fantastic File Explorer
- 🚀 My favorite app
- 🚀 Excellent App
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 One Awesome App!
- 🚀 很不错
- 🚀 رائع
- 🚀 Honestly
- 🚀 Brilliant app!
- 🚀 File explorer review
- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Does what it says!
- 🚀 Great Tool.
- 🚀 Works great!
- 🚀 I'm figuring it out
- 🚀 Great app!
- 🚀 Great app!
- 🚀 great app
- 🚀 Love it
- 🚀 Very useful.
- 🚀 Stable and does what you imagine it should
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Super application!
- 🚀 Very Useful
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 So useful!
- 🚀 Great App!
- 🚀 Too Good To Be True
- 🚀 For me, an app to focus on cleaning my iMac remotely on iPad
- 🚀 Hey You Should Check This Out!
- 🚀 Invaluable app
- 🚀 Great simple file browser
- 🚀 Awesome File Explorer.
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Valuable
- 🚀 Beau travail !
- 🚀 A great App!
- 🚀 Works Like I need
- 🚀 App
- 🚀 Convenient and highly recommended
- 🚀 Great functionality, great app
- 🚀 App is awesome
- 🚀 Very Good App
- 🚀 Makes working between my devices a breeze
- 🚀 Super Convenient
- 🚀 File Tree
- 🚀 Useful
- 🚀 Nifty app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Meeds
- 🐛 Reliable app, but annoying placement of subtitles button. Could benefit from a couple features.
- 🐛 Connection
- 🐛 Can't move files?

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Video playback buggy
- Pause button starts videos over
- Seized all connections

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to sync entire photo libraries directly to the computer
- Ability to move and delete files from the app
- Ability to rename files stored on the iPhone and Mac from the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 220)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player-pro/id1095142462/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Extrem praktisch!

*2026-07-30*

Ich benutze die Remote-Apps von Cherpake/Sunrise schon seit Jahren. Und auch diese hier ist super, weil sie tatsächlich so funktioniert, wie man es erwartet… anders als so manche Konkurrenzprodukte.
Einfach ohne groß drüber nachzudenken am iPad mal kurz in die Dokumente gucken, die zwei Zimmer weiter z.B.  im Downloadordner des Macs liegengeblieben sind, ist unbezahlbar praktisch!

### 3/5 — 怎么关闭视频

*2026-06-05*

本机上的照片或者视频打开后，没有关闭键，或者后退键啊，必须关闭app才行啊

### 5/5 — Best App Developer

*2026-02-05*

I haven’t used this app yet, not even the free version, but the description alone checks every box of what I’ve been searching for — especially the ability to seamlessly open and access files between my Mac and iPhone. I already own two of Evgeny’s other apps (Remote for Mac and TV Remote), and I’ve used them for years. They’ve been flawless, so I know the quality of his work is consistent. Because of that, there’s essentially no risk in purchasing this app before trying it. If it’s anything like his others, it’s going to be top‑tier.

**Developer response:** Thanks

### 5/5 — J’adore cette application

*2025-12-09*

Franchement rien à dire, je la conseille à tout le monde. Très bonne application

### 5/5 — Invaluable app

*2025-10-01, version 2025.1*

This app is great… allows me to access the files on my Mac from my iPad in bed… updated often… thanks

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2025-10-01*

I’ve been using this app for years on daily basis . It’s simple and easy to use, secure, and in a way honors the philosophy that made Apple a great company, it just works… something that doesn’t apply to Apple anymore. Thank you very much for the ones who made it

### 5/5 — ローカライズについて

*2025-09-29*

とてもよいアプリで、リリース時より愛用しております。
一つだけリクエストなのですが、日本語訳がまちがっています。
デバイスの種類で、「ドライブ」と表記されるべきところを「車」とあります。結構間抜けなので、直していただけるとありがたいです。

**Developer response:** Updated the app with new icon :) hopefully you will like it better

### 5/5 — My go to app to access my media on my MacBook

*2025-09-01*

It can also access all of my external drives. This app has completely replaced Plex for me.

### 1/5 — App Freezes Badly

*2025-06-13*

I have written to the developers for a solution but they are not considering it even a problem. This last update does not work at all. Pls bring a fruitful solution soon.

### 5/5 — Super

*2025-05-14, version 2024.5*

The best app! Най-доброто приложение за отдалечен достъп! Препоръчвам!

## Frequently asked questions about File Explorer & Player [Pro]

### What does this app do?

This application turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless flash drive for your Mac. It allows you to stream videos, view photos and documents, and transfer files directly from your Mac to your iOS device, all within your home network.

### What are the key features?

Key features include streaming any video from your Mac, viewing photos and documents stored on your Mac, transferring files between your Mac and iOS device, and storing content on your iOS device. You can also mount your iOS device as a drive on your Mac or Windows machine.

### How much does the app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the system requirements?

To use this app, you need a Mac running macOS 10.10 or above with the Helper app installed. Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch must be running iOS 11 or above. Both your computer and iOS device must be connected to the same shared wireless network.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include streaming movies or music from your Mac to your iOS device without needing to transfer them first, accessing important documents on the go, or freeing up space on your Mac by storing files on your iOS device. It's also useful for quickly transferring files between devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.11 — 2026-08-27

New in this update:

- Sort files and folders by kind to keep similar media together
- Build and browse your Offline Library on Apple TV
- Save files and folders from your computer for offline playback on Apple TV, with download progress and controls
- Enjoy improved layouts and general reliability fixes

### 2026.9 — 2026-08-10

New in this update:

- Sort files and folders by kind to keep similar media together
- Build and browse your Offline Library on Apple TV
- Save files and folders from your computer for offline playback on Apple TV, with download progress and controls
- Enjoy improved layouts and general reliability fixes

### 2026.8 — 2026-08-07

Meet the new Drive.

- Pick up your videos on another device with new Playback Handoff
- Enjoy a completely redesigned browsing and playback experience
- Connect to your Mac or Windows PC more easily with simpler setup and saved devices
- Build your Offline Library by importing from Files and Photos or downloading from your computer
- Get more control with subtitles, chapters, track lists, and smarter resume prompts

### 2026.7 — 2026-08-01

Meet the new Drive.

- Pick up your videos on another device with new Playback Handoff
- Enjoy a completely redesigned browsing and playback experience
- Connect to your Mac or Windows PC more easily with simpler setup and saved devices
- Build your Offline Library by importing from Files and Photos or downloading from your computer
- Get more control with subtitles, chapters, track lists, and smarter resume prompts

### 2026.6 — 2026-07-22

Meet the new Drive.

- Pick up your videos on another device with new Playback Handoff
- Enjoy a completely redesigned browsing and playback experience
- Connect to your Mac or Windows PC more easily with simpler setup and saved devices
- Build your Offline Library by importing from Files and Photos or downloading from your computer
- Get more control with subtitles, chapters, track lists, and smarter resume prompts

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