# File Explorer & Player vs Network Speed Tester Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Explorer & Player at 78% against Network Speed Tester Client's 27%. File Explorer & Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Network Speed Tester Client'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. Network Speed Tester Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 10, 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 27% of Network Speed Tester Client's.

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Speed Tester Client every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | Network Speed Tester Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-speed-tester-client/id1222593474/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) |

## 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 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $19.99 | one-time |


### Network Speed Tester Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-speed-tester-client/id1222593474)

Measure your WiFi network's actual transfer speed with real-time graphical visualization. Optimize router placement and identify network bottlenecks for better performance. Requires a companion server application on your local network.

**Highlights:** Measure WiFi transfer speed, Real-time graphical visualization, Optimize router placement, Identify network bottlenecks, Client-server technology, Share test results

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Network Speed Tester Client free?

Network Speed Tester Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Explorer & Player or Network Speed Tester Client?

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Network Speed Tester Client averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do File Explorer & Player or Network Speed Tester Client have ads?

File Explorer & Player shows ads; Network Speed Tester Client does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Explorer & Player or Network Speed Tester Client?

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Speed Tester Client every 7 months. Most recently, File Explorer & Player was updated on September 20, 2026 and Network Speed Tester Client on August 12, 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.*