Comparison

File Manager Document Explorer vs iPlay File Manager

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

iPlay File Manager

Manage all your files with this comprehensive tool. It supports numerous formats for viewing, editing, and playing media, with easy organization and sharing capabilities. Create folders, playlists, and import files from other applications.

Highlights
  • Supports all known file formats
  • Play videos and listen to songs
  • Edit text files
  • View images
  • Create and organize folders
  • Zip and unzip files
  • Import files from other apps
Features
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File Manager is a strong file editor It support all known file formats You can play your videos Listen your songs Edit your text files View your images You can create folders easily Order your files just drag & drop Create playlists from your media You can import files from other apps You can share You can zip & unzip Code support Html Support

Screenshots

File Manager Document Explorer4 screens
iPlay File Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager Document Explorer at 4.7 against iPlay File Manager's 2.0. File Manager Document Explorer also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iPlay File Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

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. iPlay File Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager Document Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager Document Explorer has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's written reviews are positive against 50% of iPlay File Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, iPlay File Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Manager Document Explorer versus iPlay File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager Document ExploreriPlay File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better2.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李Cigdem Akalin

Customer experience

File Manager Document Explorer

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

iPlay File Manager

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager Document Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Folder Manager Pro$1.99
None

iPlay File Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Manager Document Explorer free?
File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPlay File Manager free?
iPlay File Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Manager Document Explorer or iPlay File Manager?
File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while iPlay File Manager averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.
Do File Manager Document Explorer or iPlay File Manager have ads?
Both File Manager Document Explorer and iPlay File Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager Document Explorer or iPlay File Manager?
File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and iPlay File Manager monthly. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on October 13, 2026 and iPlay File Manager on October 3, 2026.

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