# FE File Explorer vs ProxMate Pro

The clearest difference is price: FE File Explorer at $4.99 against ProxMate Pro's $12.99. FE File Explorer also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). ProxMate Pro's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

FE File Explorer costs $4.99 and ProxMate Pro $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ProxMate Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FE File Explorer has 5.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of FE File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 92% of ProxMate Pro's.

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, ProxMate Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FE File Explorer | ProxMate Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate-pro/id6481891730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### FE File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fe-file-explorer/id499470113)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Utilities, #149 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent file management
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 👍 Versatile connectivity options
- 👍 Seamless integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with password protection
- 🔋 High battery consumption during use

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Ability to password-protect individual folders
- Improved navigation for large file/folder lists
- Sync functionality between devices
- Chromecast support
- Integrated PDF annotation tools


### ProxMate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate-pro/id6481891730)

Manage your Proxmox virtual machines and containers with ease. Monitor resource utilization, control power states, and access consoles remotely. This app offers a comprehensive overview of your Proxmox cluster and its components.

**Highlights:** Proxmox cluster overview, VM/LXC start, stop, restart, noVNC console access, Node Terminal, Resource utilization monitoring, Backup management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FE File Explorer free?

FE File Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProxMate Pro free?

ProxMate Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FE File Explorer or ProxMate Pro?

ProxMate Pro is rated higher. FE File Explorer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while ProxMate Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FE File Explorer or ProxMate Pro have ads?

Neither FE File Explorer nor ProxMate Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FE File Explorer or ProxMate Pro?

FE File Explorer ships an update every 5 weeks, and ProxMate Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, FE File Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and ProxMate Pro on November 4, 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.*