# Rumpus vs Remote File Explorer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rumpus at 63% against Remote File Explorer's 11%. Rumpus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 51 months vs every 161 months). Remote File Explorer's advantage is rating (2.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote File Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Rumpus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote File Explorer has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Rumpus's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rumpus ships an update every 51 months, Remote File Explorer every 161 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rumpus | Remote File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumpus/id447184188/reviews) | **[2.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 51 months** | Every 161 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxum Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/447184191) | [Do Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/646231301) |

## What reviewers say

### Rumpus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumpus/id447184188)

This app allows server administrators to monitor and manage their Rumpus file transfer server remotely. Users can view server operations, track user activity, and manage file uploads and user accounts directly from their iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Monitor server operation, Review user activity, View recent file uploads, Manage user accounts, Add new user accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297)

Access files on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer, as well as cloud storage like Dropbox, directly from your iPhone or iPad. Transfer, manage, and view your documents, photos, and videos with built-in readers and players.

**Highlights:** Access remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux), Connect to Dropbox and cloud storage, Transfer files between devices, Search files by name, Built-in photo viewer, Video and music player, Document reader for Office and iWork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote File Explorer Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote File Explorer Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote File Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rumpus free?

Rumpus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote File Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rumpus or Remote File Explorer?

Remote File Explorer is rated higher. Rumpus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote File Explorer averages 2.1 from 40 ratings.

### Do Rumpus or Remote File Explorer have ads?

Neither Rumpus nor Remote File Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rumpus or Remote File Explorer?

Rumpus ships an update every 51 months, and Remote File Explorer every 161 months. Most recently, Rumpus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Remote File Explorer on October 12, 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.*