# FileMate Pro vs File Manager Document Explorer

The clearest difference is price: File Manager Document Explorer at Free against FileMate Pro's $149.99. File Manager Document Explorer also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 4). FileMate Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (81% vs 48%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

File Manager Document Explorer is free to download; FileMate Pro costs $149.99 up front. File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. FileMate Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileMate Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager Document Explorer has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of FileMate Pro's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's.

FileMate Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMate Pro | File Manager Document Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $149.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate-pro/id1198815454/reviews)** | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 89 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUNBO JIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893935666) | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) |

## What reviewers say

### FileMate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemate-pro/id1198815454)

This app offers robust local file management, allowing users to browse, organize, transfer, and protect various file types. It includes features for archiving, searching, and securing private documents with password protection and hidden modes.

**Highlights:** File browsing and preview, File organization and management, Privacy protection and password lock, File transfer (WiFi, PC/Mac), Archive and extract (7z, rar, zip), File search and marking, Super hidden mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### File Manager Document Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Folder Manager Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMate Pro free?

FileMate Pro costs $149.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is File Manager Document Explorer free?

File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileMate Pro or File Manager Document Explorer?

FileMate Pro is rated higher. FileMate Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do FileMate Pro or File Manager Document Explorer have ads?

Both FileMate Pro and File Manager Document Explorer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileMate Pro or File Manager Document Explorer?

FileMate Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, FileMate Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and File Manager Document Explorer on October 7, 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.*