File Manager Document Explorer vs FileBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
FileBox
This app offers comprehensive file management for your mobile devices. It allows you to organize, compress, decompress, scan documents, and securely transfer files. Download content from the web and protect your data with advanced privacy features.
- File compression and decompression (ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
- Document scanning and editing
- Secure file transfer within LAN
- Background and multi-thread downloads
- App and file lock for privacy
- Epub and TXT reader
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FileBox is a local and network file management tool that supports iPhone and iPad. It can help you manage files easily, make your work convenient and your data safe. - file management 1. Create a new folder, import files from iCloud, and also support importing files from other applications, such as WeChat, QQ, Weibo, TikTok, YouTuBe, Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, Line, Instagram, What’s App and other mainstream apps. 2. Import pictures and videos from the album, and the pictures can also be connected to a printer for printing. 3. Support compression and decompression of ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR and other file formats. Easy to send Email and export. 4. epub, txt exclusive reader, more convenient to read novels. 5. Support file preview and viewing of all mainstream formats. PDF, word, excel can also be connected to a printer for printing 6. All files support one-click setting as privacy to protect your data security. - Document scanning 1. Support document image format and PDF format to share and send emails 2. Support manual editing of files, stickers, adding text, cropping, mosaic and filters 3. Support connecting printer to print files 4. OCR text recognition function will be iteratively added in later versions -File transfer 1. Support the mutual transmission of files in the same LAN 2. In the development of cloud service file transfer, it will support Baidu cloud, google drive, OneDrive, dropbox -Download Document 1. As long as you enter the link address of the resource to be downloaded in the input box, you can download it quickly and conveniently. Whether it's videos, music, e-books, or pictures from websites, they can all be downloaded. 2. Support background and multi-threading -Privacy security 1. Support application lock and support file lock, double protection. Make your data more secure. Unlimited Access Membership Subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features within the app – Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate chosen for the subscription plan - 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. Fees depend on plan selected – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription If you subscribe or purchase the APP, you will be able to use the following functions: 1: Background download, multi-thread download 2: App lock, file lock 3: epub, txt reader 4: Files can be set to privacy with one click 5. File scanning, one-click privacy encryption 6: More new features in subsequent updates Prices above are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Terms of Use: https://magicx.link/TermsofService.html Privacy Policy: https://magicx.link/privacypolicy.html Billing terms: https://magicx.link/terms.html ===== Contact Us ===== E-mail: lei_cai_qun@126.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileBox at 100% against File Manager Document Explorer's 48%. FileBox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and FileBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileBox 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 33 ratings behind it against 5, 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 FileBox's.
File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, FileBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | File Manager Document Explorer | FileBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 颖欣 李 | 彩群 雷 |
Customer experience
File Manager Document Explorer
FileBox
In-app purchases
File Manager Document Explorer
- Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Folder Manager Pro$1.99
FileBox
- a weekly plan subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- a lifetime purchase$3.99
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