# FileMaster Pro vs EZ File Explorer

FileMaster Pro and EZ File Explorer both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 38% of FileMaster Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of EZ File Explorer's. FileMaster Pro also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). EZ File Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and EZ File Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for FileMaster Pro against 3.9 for EZ File Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of FileMaster Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of EZ File Explorer's.

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, EZ File Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileMaster Pro | EZ File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemaster-pro/id1664683192/reviews) | **[3.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-file-explorer-zip-unzip/id6443597198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 50 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [继伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526263881) | [Le Thi Phuong Ninh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601645653) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### EZ File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-file-explorer-zip-unzip/id6443597198)

Manage local and network files with extensive operations like copy, move, delete, rename, compress, and extract. Easily search and categorize files by type, including images, music, and documents.

**Highlights:** Local file management, Network file management, Compress and extract files, Search and categorize files, Copy, move, delete, rename, Hide and bookmark files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RS File Explorer Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileMaster Pro free?

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

### Is EZ File Explorer free?

EZ File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileMaster Pro or EZ File Explorer?

EZ File Explorer is rated higher. FileMaster Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while EZ File Explorer averages 3.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do FileMaster Pro or EZ File Explorer have ads?

FileMaster Pro shows ads; EZ File Explorer does not.

### Which is updated more often, FileMaster Pro or EZ File Explorer?

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and EZ File Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, FileMaster Pro was updated on September 18, 2026 and EZ File Explorer on June 1, 2026.

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