Comparison

File Manager Document Explorer vs azEditor

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

azEditor

Features
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azEditor is a Markdown editor that stays out of your way. No account, no cloud, no ads. WRITING - Plain Markdown source editing, with preview a tap away - Syntax bar above the keyboard for headings, lists, links and code - Custom snippets for text you type often - Auto-pairing brackets, adjustable indent width, autosave - Full IME support for Chinese, Japanese and Korean input PREVIEW - Tables, task lists, strikethrough, autolinks - Syntax highlighting for code blocks - Math via KaTeX - Diagrams via Mermaid EXPORT & SHARE - Markdown, plain text (optionally stripped of syntax), single-file HTML, and PDF - PDF embeds CJK fonts, so nothing is missing when others open it - Share to any app through the system share sheet FILES - Create, rename, duplicate, move and delete; nested folders - Grid and list views; sort by name, date, size or kind - Mount folders from the Files app and edit documents in place - iPhone and iPad PRIVACY azEditor collects no personal data. No analytics, no third-party ad SDKs. Your documents stay on your device or in folders you choose. PRO (one-time purchase, not a subscription) PDF and HTML export, PDF margin settings, custom accent colour, more snippets. Editing, preview, file management and Markdown/text export are free. Privacy: https://ipost.tw/azeditor/privacy Licenses: https://ipost.tw/azeditor/licenses Support: support@ipost.tw

Screenshots

File Manager Document Explorer4 screens
azEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: azEditor at none against File Manager Document Explorer's shown. azEditor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). File Manager Document Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and azEditor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, azEditor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
File Manager Document Explorer versus azEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager Document ExplorerazEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李Zheng-Feng Chen

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

azEditor

One-time1
  • 專業版$9.99

Questions

Is File Manager Document Explorer free?
File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is azEditor free?
azEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do File Manager Document Explorer or azEditor have ads?
File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; azEditor does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager Document Explorer or azEditor?
File Manager Document Explorer ships an update every 3 months, and azEditor every 2 weeks. Most recently, File Manager Document Explorer was updated on October 21, 2026 and azEditor on October 5, 2026.

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