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

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Browser | File Explorer & Player [Pro] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290/reviews) | **[4.6 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player-pro/id1095142462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 87 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### File Manager & Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### File Explorer & Player [Pro]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player-pro/id1095142462)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback buggy
- Pause button starts videos over
- Seized all connections

**Requested features**

- 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


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