# File Manager Document Explorer vs FileBox

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager Document Explorer | FileBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-document-explorer/id1382742626/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebox-zip-rar-7z-extract/id1606189278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [颖欣 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265860370) | [彩群 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606180562) |

## 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 |


### FileBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebox-zip-rar-7z-extract/id1606189278)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| a weekly plan subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| a lifetime purchase | $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 FileBox free?

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

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

FileBox is rated higher. File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while FileBox averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; FileBox does not.

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

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and FileBox weekly. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on November 2, 2026 and FileBox 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.*