# File Explorer & Player vs iBackup Kit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Explorer & Player at 78% against iBackup Kit's 34%. File Explorer & Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). iBackup Kit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iBackup Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of File Explorer & Player's written reviews are positive against 34% of iBackup Kit's.

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, iBackup Kit every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | iBackup Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** | [1.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup-kit/id1114665996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 84 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [宗汉 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066084697) |

## What reviewers say

### File Explorer & Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296)

Access and stream files from your Mac wirelessly on your iPhone or iPad. View photos, documents, and play videos directly from your computer. Transfer files and even use your iOS device as a portable drive.

**Highlights:** Stream video from Mac, View photos and documents, Transfer files to iOS, Use iOS as a drive, Wireless Mac access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M | $1.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🚀 Fast streaming of files
- 👍 Seamless connection across devices
- 👍 Works well on Apple devices (iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro)
- 💰 Inexpensive and good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Free version is limited/useless
- 🐛 Does not work for PC
- 🐛 No external access (from outside home network)
- 🐛 Paid version download issues reported
- 🐛 Lack of clear instructions for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version download issues reported
- Free version does nothing
- Poor support response to feature inquiries

**Requested features**

- Add NAS support
- Enable external access (remote access from outside home network)
- Add Chinese language option
- Allow file renaming
- Improve PC compatibility


### iBackup Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibackup-kit/id1114665996)

Expand your iOS device's storage with this portable flash drive. Transfer, view, and manage files between your iOS device and Mac/PC without Wi-Fi or a network connection. Enjoy features like file encryption, contact backup, and direct media playback.

**Highlights:** Two-way storage between iOS and Mac/PC, No Wi-Fi or network signal required, Seamless file transfer and viewing, Organize, edit, and manage files, Direct music and video playback, File encryption, Contacts backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Explorer & Player free?

File Explorer & Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iBackup Kit free?

iBackup Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Explorer & Player or iBackup Kit?

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while iBackup Kit averages 1.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do File Explorer & Player or iBackup Kit have ads?

File Explorer & Player shows ads; iBackup Kit does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Explorer & Player or iBackup Kit?

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and iBackup Kit every 5 months. Most recently, File Explorer & Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and iBackup Kit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*