# ES file explorer vs FileMaster Pro

The clearest difference is rating: FileMaster Pro at 3.8 against ES file explorer's 1.8. FileMaster Pro also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (100 vs 10). ES file explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ES file explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileMaster Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileMaster Pro has 100 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ES file explorer's written reviews are positive against 38% of FileMaster Pro's.

ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, FileMaster Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ES file explorer | FileMaster Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1620305556/reviews) | **[3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [alkesh dudhat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599434938) | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) |

## What reviewers say

### ES file explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1620305556)

This app helps you organize and manage all files on your device. It allows you to view images, videos, audio, and documents, and sorts them into categories for easy access. Quickly find recently opened files and analyze your storage usage.

**Highlights:** Built-in viewers and players for various file types, Quick browsing by file type, downloads, recent, and large files, Storage usage analysis dashboard, Search photos by date, size, and creation/open dates, Multiple selection and sorting support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


### FileMaster Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192)

Effortlessly transfer and manage files between your computer and iOS device. Supports various file types like videos, audio, images, and documents. Access and view files directly within the app using a convenient Wi-Fi transfer method.

**Highlights:** File transfer from Mac/Windows to iOS, Manage various file types (video, audio, docs), Direct file viewing within the app, Wi-Fi transfer method, Web interface for Windows users, File management on iPhone/iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove ads, forever free. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads, forever free | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Buyout | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏽 Excellent app (Russian)
- 👍🏽 Very good app for managing files (Spanish)
- 👍🏽 Great app, I loved it! (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Bom (Portuguese)
- 👍🏽 Excellent (French)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work (English)
- 🐛 Not the real one, don't use it (English)
- 🐛 Misled me big time, pure trash (English)
- 🐛 Not what it should be, far from the original (Russian)
- 🐛 Just a gimmick, pointless app (English)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sync anything
- App doesn't work on iOS
- Doesn't see photos or music on iOS
- Full screen ad that won't go away
- Paid version is not activated

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize all files by category (Music, Pictures, etc.)
- Search functionality for file types (e.g., *.txt, *.mpg)
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to select language


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ES file explorer free?

ES file explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileMaster Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ES file explorer or FileMaster Pro?

FileMaster Pro is rated higher. ES file explorer averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FileMaster Pro averages 3.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do ES file explorer or FileMaster Pro have ads?

Both ES file explorer and FileMaster Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ES file explorer or FileMaster Pro?

ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and FileMaster Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, ES file explorer was updated on September 24, 2026 and FileMaster Pro on October 15, 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.*