Comparison

FileMaster Pro vs CX File Explorer & Manager

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

Head to head
About

FileMaster Pro

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
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Welcome to our brand new iOS app! The main purpose of this app is to enable you to effortlessly transfer files from your computer (Mac or Windows) to your iPhone/iPad and conveniently manage them. You can transfer various types of files such as videos, audios, images, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and more, and open these files directly in the file manager. You can easily view videos, audios, pictures, etc. by category on the App homepage. We utilize a convenient Wi-Fi transfer method to achieve this goal. Mac users can directly connect to the file management app on their iPhones/iPads, while Windows users can easily connect to the file management app through a web interface, allowing direct modification of files on the iPhone/iPad (for detailed connection steps, please refer to the app's built-in help documentation). Our commitment is to provide you with a simple and efficient file transfer and management experience. We look forward to you enjoying the convenience and functionality that this app brings! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our support team. Video Tutorials: Option 1. Mac File Transfer Playback Links:
 YouTube Playback Link: https://youtu.be/LCDibQC--wo Bilibili Playback Link: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1zV4y1t75g/ Option 2. WIFI File Transfer: YouTube Playback Link: https://youtu.be/R6Q1QAdMQHA Bilibili Playback Link: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16F411f7c8/

About

CX File Explorer & Manager

This app helps you organize, sort, search, and manage all your files, including documents, photos, and videos. It also supports extracting multiple archive file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7-Zip.

Highlights
  • Manage device storage
  • Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR, 7z)
  • Browse photos and videos
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
  • Quickly search for files
  • Delete, share, and rename files
Features
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CX File Explorer & Manager is your go-to file manager app to help you easily organize your files. Whether you need to sort, search, or manage your documents, photos, and videos. CX provides a seamless experience. Additionally, it supports extracting multiple archive file formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, and 7z, ensuring you can handle all your decompression needs in one convenient place. — MAIN FEATURES — - Manage device storage - Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR and More...) - Browse your photos and videos - Transfer files remotely via Wi-Fi from laptop to iPhone - Quickly search for files - Delete files effortlessly - Share files with ease - Rename files quickly - Copy/Move and paste files seamlessly — FORMATS SUPPORTED — Supports various file formats: Archive, Video, Image, Document, and Audio files. — EASY TO USE — Easy-to-use and powerful file manager for iOS devices with a simple & clear user interface for file management. — SUPPORT — If you have any questions or suggestions regarding CX, feel free to reach out to us at: support@cxmanager.app — LINKS — - Privacy Policy: https://cxmanager.app/privacy - Terms of Use: https://cxmanager.app/terms

Screenshots

FileMaster Pro4 screens
CX File Explorer & Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CX File Explorer & Manager at 4.5 against FileMaster Pro's 3.8. CX File Explorer & Manager also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 100). FileMaster Pro's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FileMaster Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and CX File Explorer & Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CX File Explorer & Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 337 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of FileMaster Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of CX File Explorer & Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileMaster Pro versus CX File Explorer & Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileMaster ProCX File Explorer & Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (100 ratings)4.5 (337 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings100337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer继伟 王Fatiha Badag

Customer experience

FileMaster Pro

All ratings100 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative58.5%

CX File Explorer & Manager

All ratings337 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative67.9%

Bugs and requests

FileMaster Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • App purchased for life, but new purchase is prompted
  • Language cannot be selected

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

CX File Explorer & Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FileMaster Pro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • One Month$2.991 Month
  • One Year$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove ads, forever free.$4.99
  • Remove ads, forever free$5.99
  • Permanent Buyout$9.99
3 purchases

CX File Explorer & Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$14.99

Questions

Is FileMaster Pro free?
FileMaster Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CX File Explorer & Manager free?
CX File Explorer & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileMaster Pro or CX File Explorer & Manager?
CX File Explorer & Manager is rated higher. FileMaster Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while CX File Explorer & Manager averages 4.5 from 337 ratings.
Do FileMaster Pro or CX File Explorer & Manager have ads?
Both FileMaster Pro and CX File Explorer & Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, FileMaster Pro or CX File Explorer & Manager?
FileMaster Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, FileMaster Pro was updated on October 10, 2026 and CX File Explorer & Manager on October 13, 2026.

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