# USB Disk Pro vs ES File Explorer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | USB Disk Pro | ES File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $99.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-pro/id412591849/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 189 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Imesart S.a.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290160983) | [Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435277197) |

## What reviewers say

### USB Disk Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usb-disk-pro/id412591849)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| ES Pro(1 year） | $29.99 | per year |
| ES remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file compression tools
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Enhanced audio/video playback controls


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*