File Explorer & Player vs Structr
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.
Structr
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Stop guessing what builds really cost. Structr helps DIY creators track and share the true time and cost behind every project. Whether you're building for YouTube, TikTok, or your own projects, Structr makes it easy to create clean, simple breakdowns your audience actually cares about. CREATE PROJECTS FAST Add your project name, total cost, and hours in seconds. No spreadsheets. No clutter. SHOW THE REAL NUMBERS Give your audience what they always ask for — how much it cost and how long it took. ADD RECEIPTS Attach photos of materials and purchases to keep everything organized and transparent. SHARE YOUR BUILDS Generate simple, easy-to-read summaries you can link in your bio or video descriptions. BUILT FOR BUILDERS No bloated features. Just a clean, focused tool to track and share your work. Perfect for: • DIY creators • Renovations • Woodworking projects • Home builds and upgrades Stop answering the same questions in your comments. Start showing the full breakdown with Structr. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Structr at none against File Explorer & Player's shown. Structr also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Structr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
File Explorer & Player ships an update fortnightly, Structr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Explorer & Player | Structr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remote Sunrise LTD | Nic Van Kampen |
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
Structr
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 Version1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Remove Ads$19.99
- Upgrade to PRO$19.99
Structr
- Structr PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- Structr PRO Annual$69.991 Year
Questions
Is File Explorer & Player free?
Is Structr free?
Do File Explorer & Player or Structr have ads?
Which is updated more often, File Explorer & Player or Structr?
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