eFiles vs File Manager Document Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eFiles
This app offers comprehensive file management, media playback, and private browsing. It provides robust security features like password and biometric locks, along with convenient file transfer and compression tools. Customize your experience with themes and interface arrangements.
- Password and biometric file protection
- Private browsing with history management
- Built-in media player for music and video
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth file transfer
- ZIP and RAR compression/decompression
- Customizable interface and themes
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eFiles is the all-in-one file manager for iPhone and iPad: browse, edit, and share every file type, connect to cloud drives and network servers, and play your media — all from one fast, private app. - FILE MANAGEMENT Browse files in list or grid view. Sort by name, size, type, or date. Rename, copy, move, compress, and delete with ease. Organize with color tags and find anything instantly. Jump back into recent files with a single tap. - CLOUD & NETWORK STORAGE Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly in the app. Access FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and SMB servers as if they were local. Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi. - PRIVATE WEB BROWSER A fast, built-in browser with multiple tabs, bookmarks, dark mode, native ad blocking, a custom user agent, and one-tap downloads straight into your files. - MEDIA PLAYER Play music and videos without leaving the app. Edit song metadata (title, album, artist, cover art), trim audio with a precise waveform editor, and auto-fetch track info from iTunes. - BUILT-IN EDITORS Text editor with syntax highlighting for 30+ programming languages Image editor — crop, rotate, filters, brightness PDF annotation — underline, notes, freehand drawing Document scanner with filters and instant PDF export - STORAGE INSIGHTS See exactly what's taking up space with a visual breakdown by category. Tap any category to manage those files instantly. - PRIVACY & SECURITY Lock the app with a passcode. Your files stay on your device — not on our servers. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just tired of juggling five different apps to manage your files, eFiles brings everything together in one place. Download eFiles today and take control of your files.
File Manager Document Explorer
Browse, manage, and protect your files and documents on your iPhone or iPad. Organize files into folders, edit various document types, and secure your private data with a password. Supports a wide range of file formats and video playback.
- File and document browsing
- Private file locking and management
- Edit and organize files in folders
- Extract zip archives (rar & 7z)
- Support for 100+ document formats
- Password protection for files
- Import files via Wi-Fi and iTunes
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File Manager browse files and documents on your iPhone, iPod or iPad like on your computer. No limits on storage, All features are free! * File Manager You can lock and manage your private file, photos, videos, text messages, voice recordings, notes, documents and other files very easily! Edit files, organize files in folders. Extract zip archives(rar & 7z). Work with doc xls pdf ppt txt html rtf and 100+ formats. Manage your files and create folders. Zip/ unzip, color tag, rename, etc. Protect everything with a Password. Import files from your computer any nearby devices any your iPhone Camera Roll. View Office files & PDF and more files. You can now play all kinds of video files rm rmve avi mp4 flv 3gp mov and more Camera Roll & WI-FI and iTunes file sharing support. This File Manager is a must have app for your iPhone and iPad! 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:http://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_12c8fd044 Terms of use:https://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_2b4df2125
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: File Manager Document Explorer at 4.7 against eFiles's 4.3. File Manager Document Explorer also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. eFiles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
File Manager Document Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of eFiles's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's.
eFiles ships an update every 2 months, File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eFiles | File Manager Document Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (57 ratings) | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 47.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eyermin Colon Sanchez | 颖欣 李 |
Customer experience
eFiles
File Manager Document Explorer
In-app purchases
eFiles
- eFiles Full Version$3.99
File Manager Document Explorer
- Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Folder Manager Pro$1.99
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