Comparison

File Explorer (File Manager) vs iTransfer

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

iTransfer

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive)
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and play various file types
  • Email and print documents
  • Password protection
Features
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No. 1 App for file upload/download on iPhone/iPad! Most secure file download/upload tool for business and professional users. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers. 3. Upload/download files to/from DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 4. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 5. Email files. 6. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 7. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 8. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 9. Play photo slideshows. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

Screenshots

File Explorer (File Manager)4 screens
iTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTransfer at 4.1 against File Explorer (File Manager)'s 3.6. iTransfer also leads on ratings volume (215 vs 35). File Explorer (File Manager)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 215 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of File Explorer (File Manager)'s written reviews are positive against 52% of iTransfer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, iTransfer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Explorer (File Manager) versus iTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Explorer (File Manager)iTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (35 ratings)4.1 (215 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings35215 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpComcSoft Corporation

Customer experience

File Explorer (File Manager)

All ratings35 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative42.9%

iTransfer

All ratings214 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

File Explorer (File Manager)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
  • Uploads/downloads fail randomly
  • Incompatible with certain file types
  • Crashes when trying to access servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to edit server configurations
  • Background upload/download support
  • Improved file browsing and selection

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer (File Manager)

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

iTransfer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is File Explorer (File Manager) free?
File Explorer (File Manager) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTransfer free?
iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Explorer (File Manager) or iTransfer?
iTransfer is rated higher. File Explorer (File Manager) averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while iTransfer averages 4.1 from 215 ratings.
Do File Explorer (File Manager) or iTransfer have ads?
iTransfer shows ads; File Explorer (File Manager) does not.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer (File Manager) or iTransfer?
File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, and iTransfer every 4 months. Most recently, File Explorer (File Manager) was updated on October 24, 2026 and iTransfer on October 24, 2026.

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