Comparison

File Explorer (File Manager) vs File Explorer & Player

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

Head to head
About

File Explorer (File Manager)

Manage local and cloud files with this comprehensive tool. It supports multiple cloud services, offers file sharing via Wi-Fi, and includes media playback and editing features. Secure your data with a secret folder.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive management (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive)
  • File sharing via Wi-Fi (HTTP, FTP)
  • Video to MP3 and video to MP4 conversion
  • Photo and video editing (rotate, flip)
  • Secret folder with password/Touch ID protection
  • Built-in music player and voice recorder
  • Download files from web pages
Features
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File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device. You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive. You can send cloud file shared link to your friend. You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer. You can take new photo, video and voice files. You can use video convert and audio convert. - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3) - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4) You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network. # Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - OneDrive 
 # File sharing - Disk Mounter - HTTP Web Sharing - FTP Sharing. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Download If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # iCloud Drive All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App. # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

About

File Explorer & Player

Access and stream files from your Mac wirelessly on your iPhone or iPad. View photos, documents, and play videos directly from your computer. Transfer files and even use your iOS device as a portable drive.

Highlights
  • Stream video from Mac
  • View photos and documents
  • Transfer files to iOS
  • Use iOS as a drive
  • Wireless Mac access
Features
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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.

Screenshots

File Explorer (File Manager)4 screens
File Explorer & Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Explorer & Player at 4.6 against File Explorer (File Manager)'s 3.6. File Explorer & Player also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 52%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). File Explorer (File Manager)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Explorer (File Manager) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 124 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of File Explorer (File Manager)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of File Explorer & Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, File Explorer & Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
File Explorer (File Manager) versus File Explorer & Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Explorer (File Manager)File Explorer & Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (35 ratings)4.6 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35124 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

File Explorer (File Manager)

All ratings35 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative42.6%

File Explorer & Player

All ratings124 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.6%

Bugs and requests

File Explorer (File Manager)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

File Explorer & Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Paid version download issues reported
  • Free version does nothing
  • Poor support response to feature inquiries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add NAS support
  • Enable external access (remote access from outside home network)
  • Add Chinese language option
  • Allow file renaming
  • Improve PC compatibility

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer (File Manager)

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99
4 purchases

File Explorer & Player

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M$1.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro Version1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Upgrade to PRO$19.99

Questions

Is File Explorer (File Manager) free?
File Explorer (File Manager) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Explorer & Player free?
File Explorer & Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Explorer (File Manager) or File Explorer & Player?
File Explorer & Player is rated higher. File Explorer (File Manager) averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.
Do File Explorer (File Manager) or File Explorer & Player have ads?
File Explorer & Player shows ads; File Explorer (File Manager) does not.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer (File Manager) or File Explorer & Player?
File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, and File Explorer & Player fortnightly. Most recently, File Explorer (File Manager) was updated on October 29, 2026 and File Explorer & Player on October 29, 2026.

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