Comparison

ES file explorer vs DrawNote

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

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
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My Files helps you manage and organise any file stored on your device. Using My Files, you can view your images, videos, audio files and documents,To find the My Files folder, search using the app search or in the default iPhone folder on your apps screen. My Files sorts your files into categories, such as Images, Videos, Audio and documents. If you have recently opened a file and are trying to locate it, tap “recents” to access or delete the file. My Files can perform an analysis of the storage usage of the files stored on your device. How to manage files on your iPhone? iPhone devices have a My Files app to access and manage files such as documents, pictures, videos, audio files, and documents.One of the strengths of My Files app is that the manager has a very simple interface. This simplicity turns out to be highly useful to help you find any element you're looking for in seconds. Another interesting aspect is that it displays the files you've modified recently to access them more quickly. features: • Built-in viewers and players for various file types: click to play music/videos, check image(s) and document(s) • Quick browsing through categories like: file type, downloads, recent files, and large files. • Check available storage with just a glance on a simple dashboard. • Search your photos by date, size, date created, date opened. • Multiple selection and various sorting support. My Files helps you manage and organise any file stored on your device. Using My Files, you can view your images, videos, audio files and documents,To find the My Files folder, search using the app search or in the default iPhone folder on your apps screen. My Files sorts your files into categories, such as Images, Videos, Audio and documents. If you have recently opened a file and are trying to locate it, tap “recents” to access or delete the file. My Files can perform an analysis of the storage usage of the files stored on your device. How to manage files on your iPhone? iPhone devices have a My Files app to access and manage files such as documents, pictures, videos, audio files, and documents.One of the strengths of My Files app is that the manager has a very simple interface. This simplicity turns out to be highly useful to help you find any element you're looking for in seconds. Another interesting aspect is that it displays the files you've modified recently to access them more quickly. festures: • Built-in viewers and players for various file types: click to play music/videos, check image(s) and document(s) • Quick browsing through categories like: file type, downloads, recent files, and large files. • Check available storage with just a glance on a simple dashboard. • Search your photos by date, size, date created, date opened. • Multiple selection and various sorting support. Subscription Details: 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 No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Note:- Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicycenter.com/alkesh_dudhat_ios/privacy.html Terms of use: https://www.privacypolicycenter.com/view_custom.php?v=TXlabGhTL1NMSU14Q0Z1Rk1oS2NVZz09&n=Terms-Of-Use

About

DrawNote

Features
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DrawNote is your all-in-one digital notebook for handwriting, drawing, planning and organizing ideas. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, sketch on a flexible canvas, create text notes and mind maps, manage to-dos, and annotate PDFs — all in one place. CREATE YOUR WAY • Handwrite and draw with pressure-sensitive pens • Create Super Notes, Text Notes and Mind Maps • Use shapes, rulers, grids, tables, stamps and more • Choose ruled, dotted, squared, plain or music paper • Create reusable templates STAY ORGANIZED • Organize notes with folders and favorites • Sort and quickly access recent notes • Plan with to-dos, priorities and categories • Link tasks directly to your notes • Search your notes and tasks WORK WITH YOUR FILES • Import PDFs, images, Markdown and text files • Write and draw directly on imported PDF pages • Export as PDF, PNG or SVG • Open and manage supported files from the Files app PRIVATE & FLEXIBLE • Lock the app, notes or folders with a PIN • Back up and restore your notebook • Use light and dark themes • Keep your core notes available offline without creating an account Whether you're taking class notes, sketching ideas, planning projects, annotating documents or organizing your day, DrawNote gives you one simple place to think, create and stay organized.

Screenshots

ES file explorer4 screens
DrawNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DrawNote at none against ES file explorer's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. ES file explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. DrawNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, DrawNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ES file explorer versus DrawNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterES file explorerDrawNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB79 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developeralkesh dudhatFATIMA-ZAHRAE ED.DAHRAOUI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ES file explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium Access$9.991 Year
None

DrawNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ES file explorer free?
ES file explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawNote free?
DrawNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ES file explorer or DrawNote have ads?
Both ES file explorer and DrawNote show ads.
Which is updated more often, ES file explorer or DrawNote?
ES file explorer ships an update every 2 weeks, and DrawNote weekly. Most recently, ES file explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and DrawNote on October 13, 2026.

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