Comparison

FE File Explorer vs DDMALL HIPM

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

Head to head
About

FE File Explorer

Manage files across your devices and cloud storage. Access and transfer documents, photos, and media from computers, NAS, and cloud services directly on your iPhone or iPad without downloading.

Highlights
  • Access network shares (SMB/CIFS)
  • Connect to WebDAV, FTP, SFTP servers
  • Integrate with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box
  • Stream media from network/cloud
  • Transfer files between devices
  • Direct file management on remote storage
Features
Currently charting
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FE File Explorer is a file manager app on your iPhone and iPad. It can access not only local files, but also files on your computer, NAS and cloud storages. Transfer files among those locations. Stream movies and music to your iPhone/iPad. Directly view and manage documents, photos, files on your computer and cloud without downloading to your iPhone/iPad. FEATURES: * Access network shares on macOS, Windows, Linux, Time Capsule, NAS via SMB/CIFS protocol. * Access WebDAV Server, FTP Server and SFTP Server * Access cloud storages: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box. * Automatically discover comptuers, NAS and servers when you setup new connections. * View, copy, move, rename and delete your files right on iPhone/iPad. * Stream movies and musics from network shares and cloud storages to iPhone/iPad. * AirPlay photos, musics and movies on Apple TV. * Sort and search files * Archive and unarchive files * Dark Mode * Multiple windows on iPad * Integrated with iOS Files app * Distribute configurations via MDM (Mobile Device Management). * Built-in FTP Server and HTTP Server * File Transfer: Copy files among servers, cloud storages, iPhone and iPad. Transfer files by drag and drop. Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices. ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

DDMALL HIPM

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The DDMALL HIPM APP needs to be used together with the DDMALL HIPM video management and switching system. Features on the HIPM app include: 1. Real-time preview of input and output video signals. 2. Switch any input video source to any output port for display in real time. 3. The input and output video parameters can be adjusted to adapt to different video effect requirements. 4. Multiple device groups can be created, and one mobile phone can manage multiple independent HIPM video management and switching systems. 5. Data sharing is possible. Family and friends can control the HIPM video management and switching system together to share the joy of video. 6. Provide encryption settings to protect the data security of the HIPM video management and switching system.

Screenshots

FE File Explorer4 screens
DDMALL HIPM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DDMALL HIPM at Free against FE File Explorer's $4.99. FE File Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

DDMALL HIPM is free to download; FE File Explorer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, DDMALL HIPM every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FE File Explorer versus DDMALL HIPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFE File ExplorerDDMALL HIPM
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.4KDVB Technologies Co.,Ltd

Bugs and requests

FE File Explorer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video playback issues, including audio-video sync problems
  • Inability to transfer files from local storage to external drives
  • Unreliable SMB and FTP connectivity
  • Recent update breaking existing functionality

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to password-protect individual folders
  • Improved navigation for large file/folder lists
  • Sync functionality between devices
  • Chromecast support
  • Integrated PDF annotation tools
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  • Ability to edit photos and videos within the app

DDMALL HIPM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FE File Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

DDMALL HIPM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FE File Explorer free?
FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DDMALL HIPM free?
DDMALL HIPM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FE File Explorer or DDMALL HIPM have ads?
Neither FE File Explorer nor DDMALL HIPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or DDMALL HIPM?
FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and DDMALL HIPM every 9 months. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on October 26, 2026 and DDMALL HIPM on October 5, 2026.

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