Comparison

My File Explorer vs FileHub

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

Head to head
About

My File Explorer

Manage, store, and transfer files on your iOS devices. Access your photo library from your computer wirelessly, and organize documents with various tools. Supports numerous file formats and offers secure folder options.

Highlights
  • File management and storage
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Photo library access
  • Document viewing
  • Zip/unzip/unrar support
  • Passcode protected folders
  • Dropbox integration
Features
Read full description

My File Explorer lets you easily view, manage and store files on your iPhone, iPad, iPad mini or iPod touch. You can also easily transfer your Photos from your device to your PC/MAC via Wi-Fi Transfer option. You don't need iTunes anymore. Key Features: • Store, view or manage any documents on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch • Direct access to Photo Library from a PC or Mac via Wi-Fi and batch photo download. • Upload pictures from your PC to your photo library via Wi-Fi. • Easy file transfer via Wi-Fi (Browser or FTP), Bluetooth or iTunes File Sharing • Voice Record • In App File Name Search • In App Browser Support for Internet Downloads • Copy, paste, move, delete and create text files. • Simple and Advanced PDF Reader • Email your files. • Backup & Email in app notes easily. • Open email attachments. • Zip, unzip and unrar support. Also supports password protected zip and rar files. • Dropbox integration • Passcode protected folders • Universal (iPhone & iPad support) • Several file listing and sorting options Supported File Formats - Plain Text Files - Zip and Rar files - Audio (WAV, MP3, M4A, ...) 
- Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, ...) - Movies (MP4, MOV, ...) - iWorks (Pages, numbers, and Keynote) 
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) - RTF (Rich Text Format) - PDF Documents - HTML web pages.

About

FileHub

Manage and organize all your files on your device with a powerful file manager. View documents, images, and videos with built-in players, and protect your data with password protection. Offers WiFi connectivity for easy file transfer.

Highlights
  • File organization
  • Document viewer (PDF, Office)
  • Image and video playback
  • Password protection
  • WiFi file transfer
  • Folder creation and customization
Features
Read full description

FileHub is your local file and content hub. Manage files, sync with iCloud, transfer between your computer and iPhone, watch videos, read ebooks, play audio, and clean up similar photos, all in one place. Files are not just for storage. With FileHub, they are ready to open, continue, organize, and use. 【File Management】 - Manage local files and folders - Sort, search, organize, and browse by directory - Quickly find recently added and recently opened files - Preview and open many common file types 【iCloud Sync】 - Supports iCloud document sync - Access important files across your devices - Keep files on your device and in your own iCloud - See local and cloud file status clearly 【Fast Transfer】 - Built-in Wi-Fi file transfer - No cable required - No extra desktop software required - Upload or download files from a computer browser 【Watch, Read, Listen】 - Play local videos - Read PDF, TXT, and EPUB files - Play music, course audio, and audiobooks - Continue watching, reading, or listening from where you left off 【Photo Cleanup】 - Scan and group similar photos - Recommend the best photo to keep in each group - Preview and confirm before deleting - Help free up local and iCloud storage space 【Private and In Control】 - Files stay on your device and in your iCloud - No third-party content library required - Built for personal documents, media, and long-term organization FileHub is perfect if you: - Often transfer files between your computer and iPhone - Want one place for documents, videos, music, and ebooks - Use iCloud to access files across devices - Need to clean up similar photos and reclaim storage - Prefer local, simple, and controlled file management FileHub. Keep your files organized, accessible, and ready to use. Privacy Policy: https://f.n-years.com/docs/gplayer/privacy_statement Terms of Use: https://f.n-years.com/docs/ifolder/privacy_statement/

Screenshots

My File Explorer4 screens
FileHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: My File Explorer at none against FileHub's shown. My File Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). FileHub's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 31). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. My File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FileHub sells 5 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for My File Explorer against 4.4 for FileHub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 150 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of My File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 51% of FileHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, FileHub every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My File Explorer versus FileHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy File ExplorerFileHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings)4.4 (150 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31150 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB76 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperGLOBILE BILISIM BILGISAYAR HIZMETLERI ILETISIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI金 郭

Customer experience

My File Explorer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative27.8%

FileHub

All ratings150 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative43.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My File Explorer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to PRO$1.99
5 purchases

FileHub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Passcode Protection$0.99
  • Custom Folder$0.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is My File Explorer free?
My File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileHub free?
FileHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My File Explorer or FileHub?
FileHub is rated higher. My File Explorer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while FileHub averages 4.4 from 150 ratings.
Do My File Explorer or FileHub have ads?
FileHub shows ads; My File Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, My File Explorer or FileHub?
My File Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileHub every 5 months. Most recently, My File Explorer was updated on October 13, 2026 and FileHub on October 18, 2026.

Other comparisons