File Explorer & Player vs TapBudget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Explorer & Player
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.
- Stream video from Mac
- View photos and documents
- Transfer files to iOS
- Use iOS as a drive
- Wireless Mac access
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Have full access to your Mac files – use your iOS device to stream videos, view photos and documents, from anywhere within your home. AT A GLANCE - Stream any video directly from your Mac; - View photos or documents stored on your Mac; - Transfer files between your Mac and your iOS device; - Store anything on your iOS device and take it with you on the go; - Mount your iOS device as drive on your Mac or Windows machine using WebDAV; - Use the Personal Hotspot of your iOS device to control your Mac when you don’t have access to other networks. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. TERMS OF USE https://cherpake.com/tos Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store.
TapBudget
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Take Control of Your Finances with Tap Budget Managing your finances just got easier. With Tap Budget, you can effortlessly track your spending, create personalized budgets, and gain clear insights into your financial health. Whether you’re saving for a big purchase, planning for a trip, or just trying to keep your expenses in check, Tap Budget is your all-in-one tool for mastering money management. Key Features: Easy Budget Creation: Set up budgets in seconds and categorize your expenses for better clarity. Real-Time Expense Tracking: Instantly log your spending and get live updates on how you're doing. Customizable Alerts: Set reminders for bill payments, budget limits, and savings goals. Clear Financial Overview: Visualize your spending habits with intuitive graphs and charts. Secure & Private: Your financial data stays safe with advanced encryption and no third-party data sharing. Whether you’re a budgeting pro or just starting out, Tap Budget makes money management accessible and stress-free. Start taking control of your financial future today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapBudget at none against File Explorer & Player's 4. TapBudget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TapBudget asks for nothing beyond the download.
File Explorer & Player ships an update every 3 weeks, TapBudget daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Explorer & Player | TapBudget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Saichand Akkineni |
Bugs and requests
File Explorer & Player
Reported bugs
3 issues- Paid version download issues reported
- Free version does nothing
- Poor support response to feature inquiries
Requested features
5 requests- Add NAS support
- Enable external access (remote access from outside home network)
- Add Chinese language option
- Allow file renaming
- Improve PC compatibility
TapBudget
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
File Explorer & Player
- Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M$1.991 Month
- Upgrade to Pro Version7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$19.99
- Upgrade to PRO$19.99
TapBudget
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is File Explorer & Player free?
Is TapBudget free?
Do File Explorer & Player or TapBudget have ads?
Which is updated more often, File Explorer & Player or TapBudget?
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