# File Explorer (File Manager) — File Manager & Cloud Manager

> Local and cloud file manager with media, sharing, and conversion tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Certchip.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager/id511271604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Certchip](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652474819)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2012-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager/id511271604/reviews.md

## What is File Explorer (File Manager)?

File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device.

You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive.

You can send cloud file shared link to your friend.

You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer.

You can take new photo, video and voice files.

You can use video convert and audio convert.
  - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3)
  - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4)

You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network.


# Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support
  - iCloud Drive
  - Dropbox
  - Google Drive
  - Box
  - OneDrive


# File sharing 
  - Disk Mounter
  - HTTP Web Sharing
  - FTP Sharing.

# MP3 Convert
  Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio.

# MP4 Convert
  Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files.

# Photo and Video Edit
  All photos and video can be rotated and flipped.

# Music Album Artwork
  Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone.

# Secret Folder
  Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". 
  "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID.

# Music Player
  You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps.

# Camera
  You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. 
  It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. 

# Voice Recorder
  You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps.

# Text Editor
  You can simply create text file and make your important notes.

# Folder
  Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. 

# Album
  Section “Album" manages all photos and videos.  You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections.

# Download
  If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites.

# Favorites
  You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section.

# iCloud Drive
  All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App.

# Disk Mounter
  You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently.
  You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free.

# HTTP Sharing
  You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server.

# FTP Sharing
  You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server.

# iTunes Folder
  You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program.

# File Zipping and Unzipping
  You can zip and unzip the files or folders.

# File Export
  Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album.

# App Lock Passcode
  The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

## Key features

- Cloud drive management (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive)
- File sharing via Wi-Fi (HTTP, FTP)
- Video to MP3 and video to MP4 conversion
- Photo and video editing (rotate, flip)
- Secret folder with password/Touch ID protection
- Built-in music player and voice recorder
- Download files from web pages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | Free | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager/id511271604/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Help

*2024-08-04*

I renamed a file with a . In the front by accident and it made my file invisible how can I get the file back

### 1/5 — So so bad

*2024-02-26*

This is the worst App I have ever come across.  When you just use it on your phone it is somewhat bearable, but if you try to use it with your PC it is so bad it didn’t even make me mad. It just made me laugh.  I mean seriously it is unusable.  It is a shame because it had some really good potential.

### 4/5 — Updates

*2023-09-23, version 8.5*

This app appears to meet my requirements but I need to know if it will be updated regularly?  Please can the developer confirm.

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2023-06-16*

Shows are only on empty folder, and there’s nothing else

### 5/5 — WOW!

*2023-01-03*

This does everything it says and goes a little beyond I think. It's pretty intuitive but I was pleasantly surprised when I started browsing my extensive archives through 3 cloud services and started clicking on miscellaneous things and opened everything fast! The best thing is that I was able to open all my text files and edit and save it right in this app. Outstanding!

### 4/5 — Unique layout but not perfect

*2022-12-09, version 8.0*

Different style file manager but nice to use. Access to Google Drive not working otherwise for me would be ideal.

### 1/5 — limited in free mode

*2022-10-21*

very few files can be saved or created in free version
Documents by Readdle is far far better. dont bother with this app

### 5/5 — The best

*2022-10-18*

Thank you for this app and if you can get the app updated 
It’s very useful for me

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2022-01-14*

First issue is setting up a password for files. Go to settings and enable the toggle and choose your password. Easy right…wrong. As soon as you close down the app and reopen it and go to settings the toggle is off again no password asked anyone can see your files. Second issue transferring some files to the app tried this many times nothing shows up in File Explorer. Close the app and restarted multiple times nothing. it’s taking up space in the app but it’s nowhere in sight. Third issue tried to view a Microsoft word document it comes up as Coded gibberish. I would not feel comfortable deleting these very important files from there original location to solely have them on file explorer. Losing these files would be devastating.

### 5/5 — Former androidfan

*2021-11-19, version 8.0*

This app helps me (used to be an android and pc fan) understand and work on this Iphone. Speaking for myself understanding iphones and apple products requires android users to get a little smarter. This app helps dumb down iphone

## Frequently asked questions about File Explorer (File Manager)

### What does File Explorer do?

File Explorer is a local and cloud file manager that allows you to organize files on your mobile device and connected cloud storage services. It supports playing music, videos, and reading documents, as well as sharing files and converting media formats.

### What are the key features of this file manager?

Key features include management of multiple cloud drives like iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive, file sharing via Wi-Fi, video and audio conversion, photo and video editing, a secure secret folder, a music player, and a voice recorder.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or functionality. Specific pricing for in-app purchases can be found within the app's store listing.

### What devices is File Explorer compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, it mentions features like iCloud Drive synchronization with Apple devices and Windows systems, suggesting it is designed for iOS devices. Users should check the app store for specific OS version requirements.

### How can I share files with others using this app?

You can share files in several ways. The app supports sending shared links for cloud files, and also offers file sharing directly from your device via HTTP web sharing or FTP sharing over a Wi-Fi network.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.5 — 2023-03-15

Support iOS 15.x and iOS 16.x
Google Drive Security Policy Update

### 8.0 — 2020-10-11

Bugfix for Google Drive
Bugfix for Movie Player
iOS 11.x or later required

### 7.9 — 2019-09-30

iOS 13.x Support.

### 7.8 — 2019-03-31

Bugfix for Google Drive.

### 7.7 — 2019-03-04

Bug fix.

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