Comparison

File Manager & Browser vs File Explorer & Player [Pro]

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

Head to head
About

File Manager & Browser

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

Highlights
  • Integrated PDF Reader
  • Microsoft Office & Apple iWorks support
  • Multiple cloud integrations
  • Passcode file protection
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Create and extract ZIP files
Features
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File Manager is a FREE file manager and virtual USB drive for the iPhone and iPad. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files and more. FEATURES - Integrated PDF Reader - Supports Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint - Supports Apple iWorks documents - Multiple clouds (Dropbox, OneDrive and more) - Integrated music player - Copy, move and zip multiple files - Passcode protect files - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files from your PC/Mac using Wi-Fi - Built-in search feature - Sort files by "Name","Date","Size" or "Kind" - Share files by email, bluetooth and Facebook. - "Open in" feature allows you to open files in other apps - Create and extract ZIP files and much more... ---------------------------------------- TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

About

File Explorer & Player [Pro]

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless drive for your Mac, enabling you to stream videos, view photos, and access documents remotely. Transfer files, store content on your iOS device, and even mount it as a drive on your computer.

Highlights
  • Stream video from Mac
  • View photos and documents
  • Transfer files
  • Store files on iOS device
  • Mount iOS device as drive
  • Wireless Mac file access
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the wireless flash drive for your Mac. Have full access to your Mac files – use your iOS device to stream videos, view photos and documents, from anywhere within your home. AT A GLANCE - Stream any video directly from your Mac; - View photos or documents stored on your Mac; - Transfer files between your Mac and your iOS device; - Store anything on your iOS device and take it with you on the go; - Mount your iOS device as drive on your Mac or Windows machine using WebDAV; - Use the Personal Hotspot of your iOS device to control your Mac when you don’t have access to other networks. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Mac with macOS 10.10 or above and Helper app installed; - iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11 or above; - Shared wireless network connection between your computer and iOS device. TERMS OF USE https://cherpake.com/tos Ratings are like gold for indie developers like me, please give the app a quick rating on the App Store.

Screenshots

File Manager & Browser4 screens
File Explorer & Player [Pro]4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: File Explorer & Player [Pro] at none against File Manager & Browser's 2. File Explorer & Player [Pro] also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 49%). File Manager & Browser's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 836) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating 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

Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. File Explorer & Player [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 File Manager & Browser against 4.6 for File Explorer & Player [Pro]. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 83% of File Explorer & Player [Pro]'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File Explorer & Player [Pro] fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
File Manager & Browser versus File Explorer & Player [Pro]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & BrowserFile Explorer & Player [Pro]
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55K ratings)4.6 (836 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K — better836
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB66 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

File Manager & Browser

All ratings54,361 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.6%

File Explorer & Player [Pro]

All ratings836 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

File Manager & Browser

From 55K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Compatible with older devices
  • 🚀 Great file organization
  • 📁 Useful for storing and managing files
  • 🔒 Secure file storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs not fixed
  • 🐛 Issues with file management features
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing files
  • 💰 Subscription model changes
  • 🔍 Lack of intuitive interface

File Explorer & Player [Pro]

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Invaluable app
  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 🚀 My go to app to access my media on my MacBook
  • 🚀 Super
  • 🚀 Fantastic File Explorer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Meeds
  • 🐛 Reliable app, but annoying placement of subtitles button. Could benefit from a couple features.
  • 🐛 Connection
  • 🐛 Can't move files?

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images changing to last uploaded image
  • Inability to see files on device
  • Wifi sync feature crashing after update
  • Note feature not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to move files within the app
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enhance audio playback controls
  • Provide a 'delete' folder option

File Explorer & Player [Pro]

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video playback buggy
  • Pause button starts videos over
  • Seized all connections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to sync entire photo libraries directly to the computer
  • Ability to move and delete files from the app
  • Ability to rename files stored on the iPhone and Mac from the app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager & Browser

Subscriptions1
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

File Explorer & Player [Pro]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Manager & Browser free?
File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Explorer & Player [Pro] free?
File Explorer & Player [Pro] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Player [Pro]?
File Explorer & Player [Pro] is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while File Explorer & Player [Pro] averages 4.6 from 836 ratings.
Do File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Player [Pro] have ads?
File Manager & Browser shows ads; File Explorer & Player [Pro] does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Player [Pro]?
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File Explorer & Player [Pro] fortnightly. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on November 6, 2026 and File Explorer & Player [Pro] on November 2, 2026.

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