# File Manager & Browser vs File Explorer & Manager

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager & Browser at 4.5 against File Explorer & Manager's 2.0. File Manager & Browser also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 5) and review sentiment (49% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and File Explorer & Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Manager & Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 25% of File Explorer & Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Manager & Browser | File Explorer & Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-manager-and-browser/id479295290/reviews)** | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-manager/id1458961571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## 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 & Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-manager/id1458961571)

Easily find, manage, and share files on your device. This secure tool offers features like quick search, renaming, unzipping, and bulk operations. Create new folders and add various media types like photos, videos, and voice memos.

**Highlights:** Quick file search, Zip/Unzip compression, Bulk copy and move, File sharing, Create new folders, Add photos, videos, and voice memos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| File Explorer for iOS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Manager & Browser free?

File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Explorer & Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Manager?

File Manager & Browser is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while File Explorer & Manager averages 2.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Manager have ads?

Both File Manager & Browser and File Explorer & Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer & Manager?

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File Explorer & Manager every 2 months. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and File Explorer & Manager on October 21, 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.*