# File Manager Document Explorer vs IDT Data Logger

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager Document Explorer at 4.7 against IDT Data Logger's 4.0. File Manager Document Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). IDT Data Logger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. IDT Data Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.

File Manager Document Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager Document Explorer has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, IDT Data Logger every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager Document Explorer | IDT Data Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idt-data-logger/id1555614905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) | [Instruments & Data Tools Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477164406) |

## 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 |


### IDT Data Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idt-data-logger/id1555614905)

Manually record data points using user-defined labels and NFC tags. Capture tag information like number and description alongside your collected data. Share your recorded information across devices via AirDrop.

**Highlights:** Manual data recording, User-defined labels, NFC tag integration, Capture tag number and description, Data sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager Document Explorer free?

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

### Is IDT Data Logger free?

IDT Data Logger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, File Manager Document Explorer or IDT Data Logger?

File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while IDT Data Logger averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do File Manager Document Explorer or IDT Data Logger have ads?

File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; IDT Data Logger does not.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager Document Explorer or IDT Data Logger?

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and IDT Data Logger every 11 months. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on September 19, 2026 and IDT Data Logger on September 24, 2026.

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