# File Explorer & Player vs InputStickUtility

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InputStickUtility at none against File Explorer & Player's 4. InputStickUtility also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). File Explorer & Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (124 vs 3). 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. InputStickUtility asks for nothing beyond the download.

InputStickUtility holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of InputStickUtility's.

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, InputStickUtility every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | InputStickUtility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inputstickutility/id1356354725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Jakub Zawadzki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135444071) |

## 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 |


### InputStickUtility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inputstickutility/id1356354725)

Configure your InputStick USB receiver with this utility app. Manage settings like password protection, Bluetooth name, and USB preferences. It also allows for firmware updates to keep your receiver optimized.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Bluetooth name management, USB settings configuration, Firmware updates, Receiver management

**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 InputStickUtility free?

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

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

InputStickUtility is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while InputStickUtility averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do File Explorer & Player or InputStickUtility have ads?

File Explorer & Player shows ads; InputStickUtility does not.

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

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and InputStickUtility every 6 months. Most recently, File Explorer & Player was updated on October 10, 2026 and InputStickUtility on September 29, 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.*