Comparison

USB Disk Pro vs ES File Explorer

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

Head to head
About

USB Disk Pro

Manage and view documents on your iPhone and iPad with this powerful file manager. It offers a built-in viewer, easy file transfers via iTunes or Wi-Fi, and supports numerous cloud services. Secure your files with encryption and access them from various locations.

Highlights
  • Store and view files
  • Built-in document viewer
  • iTunes and Wi-Fi file transfers
  • Cloud service integration
  • File encryption and protection
  • Supports Files app
Features
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USB Disk Pro lets you store, view and manage documents on your iPhone and iPad. It has an amazing built in document viewer and is very easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface, yet it contains many powerful features. Drag and drop files in iTunes to transfer them to your iPhone / iPad, then view them anywhere! TUAW - "USB Disk is [...] a nicely designed one." Lifehacker - "The Best. USB Disk for iOS gives you a fast and easy way to transfer documents and images to your device." Apple - "New and Noteworthy" TOP REASONS TO BUY • Store and view files. • Open multiple documents in different pages. • Restores last viewing position. • Navigate using swipes (like Photos / iBooks app). • Thumbnails let you preview your files. • Protect & encrypt files using Apple's Data Protection. • Supports the Files application (file provider for iOS 11+). MORE FEATURES • View and download email attachments. • Full screen file viewer. • Copy, paste, cut, delete and create files. • USB file transfers. • File transfers without iTunes over WiFi. • TV / VGA out. • Slideshow with adjustable delay. • Fast scrolling, page up/down functionalities. • Email your documents. • Lock code. • Download web files. • In app web browser. • Storage provider for other apps. • Background audio. BROWSING LOCATIONS • Local files. • Dropbox. • Google Drive. • OneDrive, SharePoint. • Box. • Evernote. • WebDAV and WWW servers. • FTP, SFTP servers. • Device's Photo Library. READING FILE TYPES • PDF files. • Compressed files (zip, rar). • MS Office documents. • iWork documents. • Pictures (jpg, png, gif, ...). • eBooks (pdf, ePub, html, txt, ...). • Comics (cbr, cbz, pdf, ...). • Audio files (mp3, m4a, wav, ...). • Video files (m4v, mov, avi, mkv, ...). EDITING FILE TYPES • ZIP files. • Small txt files. • PDF annotations. UPDATES Buy now and get free updates.

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

Screenshots

USB Disk Pro4 screens
ES File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ES File Explorer at Free against USB Disk Pro's $99.99. ES File Explorer also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 142) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). USB Disk Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On rating, review sentiment, 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

ES File Explorer is free to download; USB Disk Pro costs $99.99 up front. ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. USB Disk Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for USB Disk Pro against 4.6 for ES File Explorer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of USB Disk Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of ES File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USB Disk Pro ships an update every 3 months, ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
USB Disk Pro versus ES File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSB Disk ProES File Explorer
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (142 ratings)4.6 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews63.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14215K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB263 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperImesart S.a.r.l.Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

USB Disk Pro

All ratings142 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative26.6%

ES File Explorer

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

User reviews

USB Disk Pro

From 142 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and reliable
  • 👍 Great for file storage and management
  • 🚀 Efficient file transfer
  • 👍 Versatile file support
  • 🚀 Excellent app for iPad/iPhone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file formats
  • 🐛 Blurry document rendering
  • 🐛 Unreliable cloud/network connectivity

ES File Explorer

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful file management
  • 📁 Extensive file format support
  • 🔒 Secure folder access
  • 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
  • 🔗 Seamless network connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Search functionality issues
  • 🔇 Music playback problems
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP

Bugs and requests

USB Disk Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App closing unexpectedly when using certain features
  • Inability to open large files without crashing
  • Inconsistent file handling and naming

Requested features

4 requests
  • Advanced video player controls (fast forward, slow motion, zoom)
  • Basic image editing tools
  • Improved file/folder organization and naming
  • Integration with more cloud storage services

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

In-app purchases

None

USB Disk Pro

No 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

Questions

Is USB Disk Pro free?
USB Disk Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ES File Explorer free?
ES File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USB Disk Pro or ES File Explorer?
ES File Explorer is rated higher. USB Disk Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while ES File Explorer averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do USB Disk Pro or ES File Explorer have ads?
Neither USB Disk Pro nor ES File Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USB Disk Pro or ES File Explorer?
USB Disk Pro ships an update every 3 months, and ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. Most recently, USB Disk Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and ES File Explorer on September 25, 2026.

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