Comparison

File Manager vs File Manager Document Explorer

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

Head to head
About

File Manager

This app is a powerful file manager offering multitasking capabilities with intuitive 3-finger swipes. It supports a wide range of file types, cloud storage integration, and secure file sharing. Edit documents, record audio, and manage files efficiently.

Highlights
  • 3-Finger Task Switching
  • Cloud Storage Integration
  • FTP/HTTP/WebDAV Sharing
  • Document Reader & Text Editor
  • Zip Archiver with Password Encryption
  • Passcode Security
Features
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"The ability to use multi touch to quickly move between viewing and editing files is also very good if you’re willing to utilize it." - Touch Reviews ***** Folder Plus is an In-App Multitasking Capable File Manager/Viewer/Editor, with 3-Finger Swipes You Switch between Tasks of File Managing, Viewing, Editing, etc QUICKLY ***** Folder Plus's Features - Total File Manager - Exclusive 3-Finger Task Switch - Lightning Fast USB File Transfer - Robust FTP/HTTP/WebDAV Sharing Server - Support Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, iCloud, OneDrive, more to come - Wide Range of Supported File Types - Document Reader - Text Editor - Audio Recorder - Simple Image Editor - Media Player - Structured Directory Browsing - View Restore of Long Documents - Zip Archiver (compress & decompress, secure with password encryption) - Long Press to Bring up Context Menu - Multiple Files/Folders Operations - Attach Files/Folders to Emails - Search - Auto Recovery of Editing Documents - Passcode Security - WiFi Authentication (FTP/HTTP/WebDAV) - User Account Manager (FTP/HTTP/WebDAV) - Send Files as Email Attachments - Open Files in Compatible Apps (iBooks, ...) - Open Supported Files Requested by Other Apps (Safari, Mail Attachments, ...) - Portrait/Landscape Support - Support Translation for Selected Text When Reading Documents (PDF, DOC, PAGES) - Support Thumbnails - Support AirPrint Supported File Types - PDF Files - Microsoft Office Files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - iWork Files (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) - Image Files (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD) - HTML Files - Web Archives - Plain Text Files - Audio Files (MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAVE, AIFF, CAF) - Video Files (QuickTime, MP4, M4V, MPV) - Archive Files (.zip/.cbz, .rar/.cbr, .7z/.cb7; handle passwords, splits) Supported File Operations - Folder/Sub-Folder Creation - Text File Creation/Editing - Image File Creation/Editing - Audio Recording Creation - Take Photos & Video - Import Photos & Video from the Photos App - Export Photos & Video to the Photos App - Open as Text File - Move/Copy/Zip/Email/Delete on Single/Multiple File(s)/Folder(s) - Folder Merge during Copying/Moving - View File/Folder Properties - Rename Files/Folders - Search Files/Folders - Search within Search USB Transfer Client - Folder Plus USB Recommended FTP Clients - Cyberduck - Filezilla - Windows Explorer Recommended WebDAV Clients - Mac OS X's Finder - Windows Explorer - Cyberduck Recommended Browser for Web Transfer - Chrome - Safari - Firefox * All listed clients/browsers can be thought of file manager apps as well running on desktop to manage the files off device WiFi Transfer Requirements A WiFi connection is required to transfer document files between Folder Plus and FTP/HTTP/Web clients (In this lite version, only the first 5 items in every folder can be directly opened) More features are on the way

About

File Manager Document Explorer

Browse, manage, and protect your files and documents on your iPhone or iPad. Organize files into folders, edit various document types, and secure your private data with a password. Supports a wide range of file formats and video playback.

Highlights
  • File and document browsing
  • Private file locking and management
  • Edit and organize files in folders
  • Extract zip archives (rar & 7z)
  • Support for 100+ document formats
  • Password protection for files
  • Import files via Wi-Fi and iTunes
Features
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File Manager browse files and documents on your iPhone, iPod or iPad like on your computer. No limits on storage, All features are free! * File Manager You can lock and manage your private file, photos, videos, text messages, voice recordings, notes, documents and other files very easily! Edit files, organize files in folders. Extract zip archives(rar & 7z). Work with doc xls pdf ppt txt html rtf and 100+ formats. Manage your files and create folders. Zip/ unzip, color tag, rename, etc. Protect everything with a Password. Import files from your computer any nearby devices any your iPhone Camera Roll. View Office files & PDF and more files. You can now play all kinds of video files rm rmve avi mp4 flv 3gp mov and more Camera Roll & WI-FI and iTunes file sharing support. This File Manager is a must have app for your iPhone and iPad! 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:http://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_12c8fd044 Terms of use:https://appmoon.lofter.com/post/1f94ec48_2b4df2125

Screenshots

File Manager4 screens
File Manager Document Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager Document Explorer at 4.7 against File Manager's 4.1. File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Manager Document Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager Document Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of File Manager's written reviews are positive against 48% of File Manager Document Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager ships an update monthly, File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
File Manager versus File Manager Document Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile ManagerFile Manager Document Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (36 ratings)4.7 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better32
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Very Games颖欣 李

Customer experience

File Manager

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.7%

File Manager Document Explorer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Manager

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
2 purchases

File Manager Document Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Folder Manager Pro$1.99

Questions

Is File Manager free?
File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager Document Explorer free?
File Manager Document Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager or File Manager Document Explorer?
File Manager Document Explorer is rated higher. File Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while File Manager Document Explorer averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.
Do File Manager or File Manager Document Explorer have ads?
File Manager Document Explorer shows ads; File Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager or File Manager Document Explorer?
File Manager ships an update monthly, and File Manager Document Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, File Manager was updated on October 8, 2026 and File Manager Document Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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