Level HD. vs File Explorer & Player [Pro]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Level HD.
This utility app functions as a digital carpenter's level, providing accurate measurements for various tasks. It is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices.
- Carpenter's level
- iPhone support
- iPad support
- URL scheme integration
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√ Carpenter's level √ Supports iPhone and iPad Level. URL scheme is "EWBubbleLevel://"
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.
- Stream video from Mac
- View photos and documents
- Transfer files
- Store files on iOS device
- Mount iOS device as drive
- Wireless Mac file access
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Level HD. at $0.99 against File Explorer & Player [Pro]'s $14.99. Level HD. also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). File Explorer & Player [Pro]'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (835 vs 85). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Level HD. costs $0.99 and File Explorer & Player [Pro] $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Level HD. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player [Pro] has 835 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.
Level HD. ships an update every 4 months, File Explorer & Player [Pro] fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Level HD. | File Explorer & Player [Pro] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (85 ratings) — better | 4.6 (835 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better | 83.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 85 | 835 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 良峰 侯 | Remote Sunrise LTD |
Customer experience
Level HD.
File Explorer & Player [Pro]
User reviews
Level HD.
From 85 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎯 Accurate measurements
- 📱 Always handy on phone
- 🛠️ Useful for DIY and repairs
- 🚀 Quick to open and use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate ruler/scale on some devices (iPad mini)
- 🐛 App not optimized for older iPhones (iPhone 5)
- 🐛 Issues with screen rotation/orientation on some iOS versions
- 🐛 App not working on older iOS versions (iOS 11)
- 🐛 Some users reported being charged despite being advertised as free
File Explorer & Player [Pro]
From 835 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Level HD.
Reported bugs
7 issues- Ruler/scale is inaccurate on iPad mini
- App not optimized for iPhone 5
- Screen rotation issues on newer iOS versions
- App not working on iOS 11
- App stopped working after a few days for some users
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- Volume buttons interfere with measurements on the left side
- Inconsistent bubble behavior when laying flat
Requested features
8 requests- Option to change color scheme
- Add calibration for the round level
- Improve ruler accuracy on iPad mini
- Fix screen rotation bugs on newer iOS versions
- Ensure compatibility with older iPhones and iOS versions
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- Option to switch to 3-tube mode
- Add a lock button for screen orientation
- Move the ruler to the right side to avoid button interference
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
Level HD.
No in-app purchases
File Explorer & Player [Pro]
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Level HD. free?
Is File Explorer & Player [Pro] free?
Which has better reviews, Level HD. or File Explorer & Player [Pro]?
Do Level HD. or File Explorer & Player [Pro] have ads?
Which is updated more often, Level HD. or File Explorer & Player [Pro]?
Other comparisons
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