# File Pro Mini vs Remote File Explorer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: File Pro Mini at 62% against Remote File Explorer's 11%. File Pro Mini also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 161 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). Remote File Explorer's advantage is rating (2.1 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (40 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. File Pro Mini sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Remote File Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of File Pro Mini's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

File Pro Mini ships an update every 3 months, Remote File Explorer every 161 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Pro Mini | Remote File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-pro-mini/id540971042/reviews) | **[2.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 161 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 70 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perception System](https://appshunter.io/developer/320752004) | [Do Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/646231301) |

## What reviewers say

### File Pro Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-pro-mini/id540971042)

Manage, transfer, and secure your files and documents with a comprehensive suite of tools. This app offers PDF scanning, audio recording, file editing, and robust organization features, all within a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** File transfer via Wi-Fi, FTP, and USB, Cloud sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box.net, Sugarsync, PDF scanning and editing, Audio recording and playback, Create and manage folders, Password-protected private folder, Support for various file types (RAR, CBR, Office, iWork)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to File Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Email Attachment Saver | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


### Remote File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-file-explorer/id650802297)

Access files on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer, as well as cloud storage like Dropbox, directly from your iPhone or iPad. Transfer, manage, and view your documents, photos, and videos with built-in readers and players.

**Highlights:** Access remote computers (Mac, Windows, Linux), Connect to Dropbox and cloud storage, Transfer files between devices, Search files by name, Built-in photo viewer, Video and music player, Document reader for Office and iWork

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote File Explorer Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote File Explorer Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote File Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Pro Mini free?

File Pro Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote File Explorer free?

Remote File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, File Pro Mini or Remote File Explorer?

Remote File Explorer is rated higher. File Pro Mini averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Remote File Explorer averages 2.1 from 40 ratings.

### Do File Pro Mini or Remote File Explorer have ads?

Neither File Pro Mini nor Remote File Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Pro Mini or Remote File Explorer?

File Pro Mini ships an update every 3 months, and Remote File Explorer every 161 months. Most recently, File Pro Mini was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote File Explorer on October 7, 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.*