# File Explorer & Player vs Wolf Player

The clearest difference is rating: File Explorer & Player at 4.6 against Wolf Player's 4.0. File Explorer & Player also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 6). Wolf Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Wolf Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Wolf Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | Wolf Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613145885) |

## 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 |


### Wolf Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolf-player/id1639016824)

This media player allows users to stream content using Xtream API credentials, M3U URLs, or local files. It supports basic AVPlayer and advanced VLC Player functionalities for a versatile playback experience.

**Highlights:** Xtream Codes API support, M3U URL & Playlist playback, Local audio/video file playback, Basic AVPlayer functionality, Advanced VLC Player integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Code | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Explorer & Player free?

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

### Is Wolf Player free?

Wolf Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Wolf Player averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

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

File Explorer & Player shows ads; Wolf Player does not.

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

File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wolf Player weekly. Most recently, File Explorer & Player was updated on October 18, 2026 and Wolf Player on October 13, 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.*