# File Explorer & Player vs Developer

File Explorer & Player and Developer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of File Explorer & Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of Developer's. File Explorer & Player also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Developer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Developer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for File Explorer & Player against 4.7 for Developer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of File Explorer & Player's written reviews are positive against 0% of Developer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer & Player | Developer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews) | **[4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-create-app-guide/id6741387229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [Michael Mohamad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793986455) |

## 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 |


### Developer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-create-app-guide/id6741387229)

This app guides developers through the entire process of publishing apps on the App Store. It offers step-by-step instructions for account setup, submission, and optimization, along with monetization strategies and troubleshooting tips.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step account setup, App Store submission guidance, Xcode uploading walkthrough, Monetization strategies, App Store Optimization (ASO) tips, FAQ and quick answers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dev Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dev Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Explorer & Player free?

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

### Is Developer free?

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

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

Developer is rated higher. File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Developer averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.

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

File Explorer & Player shows ads; Developer does not.

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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.*