Comparison

ES File Explorer vs Zipym Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ES File Explorer

Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

Highlights
  • File management and sorting
  • WiFi and face-to-face file transfer
  • ZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression
  • Built-in audio/video player
  • Cloud storage aggregation
  • Remote service access (SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
  • PDF and code editor
Features
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ES File Explorer is a local and network file management tool that can help you manage files easily. 【The main function】 -File management You can create new directories, rename, move, delete files, etc. Support file sorting by name, date, size The iPad version supports features such as split screen, picture-in-picture, and drag-and-drop operations between apps - file transfer WiFi transmission function: support the transfer of files between the mobile terminal and the computer terminal Face-to-face fast transfer function: support for transferring files between mobile phones -Compress and decompress Support the compression and decompression of ZIP, RAR, 7Z format files Support Chinese password -Built-in audio and video player Support functions: double-speed playback (0.5~2.0), background playback, small window playback, etc. Can directly play audio and video resources in the network disk, local area, and local area network -Netdisk aggregation No need to download, you can access and use the files in the network disk Support simultaneous login with multiple accounts on the same network disk Support mainstream network disks such as Baidu network disk, google drive, OneDrive, dropbox, etc. -Remote service access: SMB, FTP, WebDAV -Built-in PDF editor Support PDF file browsing PDF file editing: supports highlight, underline, strikethrough, pen and other functions -Built-in novel reader Support TXT, EPUB format, continuous optimization -Built-in code editor Supports browsing and editing of 47 code formats such as json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml, net, etc. Support code theme switching, font size adjustment, encoding format adjustment -Other functions Automatic backup function: support incremental backup of system albums and ES local files to Baidu network disk, SMB, FTP, WebDAV Recycle bin function: support ES local files to be temporarily stored in the ES recycle bin after deletion to prevent file loss Browser: Support web browsing Application lock: protect user privacy and safety ES PRO - When you purchase ES PRO, you will Unlock all premium features. - ES PRO is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - According to the Apple Store policy, your subscription will be automatically renewed after the free trial ends. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Service: http://esfile.do-global.com/h5/user_manual.html Privacy Policy: http://www.estrongs.com/privacyStatement/en/index.htm Email: esfileexplorerfeedback@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialESFileExplorer/ YouTube: https://goo.gl/YVXXV3

About

Zipym Lite

This app is a versatile tool for managing files, browsing the web, and playing media. It supports a wide range of archive formats for compression and extraction, includes a built-in music and video player, and offers Wi-Fi file sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Archive compression and extraction
  • Password protection for archives
  • Multi-part archive support
  • Built-in music and video player
  • Web browser with source viewing
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • IPTV and M3U8 playback
Features
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Zipym Lite app is a quick compression program, web browser ,archiver, extractor, unarchiver and even a file manager tool. Zipym lite also supports accessibility VoiceOver. - Safari Web Extension: Zipym Video Helper Lite • Link Play, Play the video link on new Tab • Picture in Picture (PiP) • Full screen mode • 0.5~16 x play rate • Send video to Zipym Lite - Uncompress • Support archive formats: RAR ,7z ,Zip ,Zipx ,Tar ,Gzip ,Bzip2 ,Tgz ,Tar.gz ,Lzh,GZ, BZ2, XZ,ISO, ARJ, BZIP, TBZ, DEB, CAB, JAR, RPM, CBS,CBZ,CBR,LZMA,MSI,NSIS and other archive formats • Support multi-part archives • Support archives protected by a password - Compress • You can password protect any file to zip or 7z • You can split a any format archive to multi-part archives - Music player Most music formats mp3,m4a,aac,flac,ogg,wma,wav,aiff,opus, etc. - Video player • Most video formats rmvb、avi、mkv、mp4、flv、wmv、3gp、mov、vob、dvd、swf、rm、 ts, etc. • Picture in Picture for mp4 / mov videos - IPTV Support m3u and txt formats - M3U8 file player You can view / play / merge /merge and convert the m3u8 file content - Wi-Fi Sharing Transfer files from other devices(pc or other phone) over Wifi - Browser • View Page Source • View Video Source • View Image Source • View JavaScript Source • Images of websites • Videos of websites • M3U8 files of websites • User Scripts • Support Wi-Fi Sharing, download files of another device (pc or other phone) - URL scheme • Startup zipymlite:// • Open URL zipymlite:// followed by link to open. • Download a zip file zipymlite://download/ followed by zip link to download.

Screenshots

ES File Explorer4 screens
Zipym Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ES File Explorer at Free against Zipym Lite's $0.29. ES File Explorer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 23). Zipym Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

ES File Explorer is free to download; Zipym Lite costs $0.29 up front. ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Zipym Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ES File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ES File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Zipym Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ES File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, Zipym Lite every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ES File Explorer versus Zipym Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterES File ExplorerZipym Lite
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB119 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.北京伊码网络科技有限公司

Customer experience

ES File Explorer

All ratings15,195 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,148 reviews
Positive63.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative27.4%

Zipym Lite

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

ES File Explorer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Deleted all user files after update
  • Unable to connect to SMB servers
  • Video playback issues with certain file types
  • Inconsistent behavior when using VPN

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file compression tools
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with Apple ecosystem
  • Enhanced audio/video playback controls

Zipym Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ES File Explorer

Subscriptions4
  • ES Pro(1 month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 month)$6.991 Month
  • ES Pro(1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • ES Pro(1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • ES remove ads$1.99
  • ES lifetime vip$4.99
  • ES lifetime vip$6.99
None

Zipym Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ES File Explorer free?
ES File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zipym Lite free?
Zipym Lite costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ES File Explorer or Zipym Lite?
ES File Explorer is rated higher. ES File Explorer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Zipym Lite averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do ES File Explorer or Zipym Lite have ads?
Zipym Lite shows ads; ES File Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, ES File Explorer or Zipym Lite?
ES File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zipym Lite every 10 days. Most recently, ES File Explorer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Zipym Lite on September 22, 2026.

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