# File Explorer & Player vs Loon Lite

The clearest difference is price: File Explorer & Player at Free against Loon Lite's $0.99. File Explorer & Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (78% vs 44%). Loon Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

File Explorer & Player is free to download; Loon Lite costs $0.99 up front. File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Loon Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 14, 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 44% of Loon Lite's.

File Explorer & Player ships an update fortnightly, Loon Lite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | Loon Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loon-lite/id6444029612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 31 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) | [Loon Lab Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631584654) |

## 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


### Loon Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loon-lite/id6444029612)

This network tool simplifies proxy management for users of all skill levels. It supports a wide range of proxy protocols and offers flexible import methods. The app also includes custom DNS settings and a connection testing function.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface for all levels, Supports SS, SSR, VMESS, VLESS, Trojan, HTTP/S, Hysteria2, Multiple import methods (subscription, QR code, URL, manual), Custom DNS settings and DNS changer functionality, Connection latency testing, Secure VPN with 'Always On' feature, Notifications for network changes and anomalies

**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 Loon Lite free?

Loon Lite costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Loon Lite averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do File Explorer & Player or Loon Lite have ads?

File Explorer & Player shows ads; Loon Lite does not.

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

File Explorer & Player ships an update fortnightly, and Loon Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, File Explorer & Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and Loon Lite on October 25, 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.*