# File Manager Document Explorer vs ePlayer

The clearest difference is update cadence: ePlayer at monthly against File Manager Document Explorer's every 3 months. ePlayer also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ePlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for File Manager Document Explorer against 4.6 for ePlayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager Document Explorer has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's written reviews are positive against 60% of ePlayer's.

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, ePlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager Document Explorer | ePlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplayer-movie-video-player/id1470738058/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) | [泽辉 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/892030257) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ePlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eplayer-movie-video-player/id1470738058)

This app is a versatile media player for mobile devices, supporting a wide range of video formats. It offers advanced subtitle management, playback speed control, and intuitive gesture controls for brightness, volume, and playback. Easily transfer videos from various sources.

**Highlights:** External subtitle file recognition, Subtitle occlusion and customization, Adjustable playback speed, Gesture controls for brightness and volume, Video file transfer (Airdrop, iTunes), Universal format support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager Document Explorer free?

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

### Is ePlayer free?

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

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

File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ePlayer averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do File Manager Document Explorer or ePlayer have ads?

Both File Manager Document Explorer and ePlayer show ads.

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

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and ePlayer monthly. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on November 6, 2026 and ePlayer on November 3, 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.*