Comparison

File Manager Document Explorer vs floatingfile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

floatingfile

Easily share files across different devices and platforms with a fast and robust solution. Create temporary spaces to upload files, which are automatically deleted to ensure privacy and reduce clutter.

Highlights
  • Fast and robust file sharing
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Temporary file spaces
  • Automatic file deletion
  • Team collaboration support
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floatingfile is a fast, robust, and easy to use file-sharing solution built for modern-day workflows and team collaboration. Transfer files cross-platform from any device to any device by creating a space and uploading your files. Spaces and files are deleted automatically so you don’t have to worry about cleaning up.

Screenshots

File Manager Document Explorer4 screens
floatingfile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: floatingfile at 100% against File Manager Document Explorer's 48%. floatingfile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

floatingfile 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of floatingfile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, floatingfile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
File Manager Document Explorer versus floatingfile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager Document Explorerfloatingfile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李Alan Yan

Customer experience

File Manager Document Explorer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%

floatingfile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager Document Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Folder Manager Pro$1.99
1 purchases

floatingfile

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is File Manager Document Explorer free?
File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is floatingfile free?
floatingfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager Document Explorer or floatingfile?
floatingfile is rated higher. File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while floatingfile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do File Manager Document Explorer or floatingfile have ads?
Both File Manager Document Explorer and floatingfile show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager Document Explorer or floatingfile?
File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and floatingfile every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on October 7, 2026 and floatingfile on October 8, 2026.

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