# FileHub vs File Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: FileHub at 4.5 against File Explorer's 3.9. File Explorer's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileHub sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileHub holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 79 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of FileHub's written reviews are positive against 65% of File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, File Explorer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileHub | File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266/reviews)** | [3.9 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager-zip/id954838257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/476792481) | [农 葛](https://appshunter.io/developer/591089697) |

## What reviewers say

### FileHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filehub-file-manager/id583185266)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Passcode Protection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Folder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-file-manager-zip/id954838257)

Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi file transfer, Bluetooth file exchange, iCloud file management, Multi-format file preview, Passcode protection, File compression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vedio Player | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileHub free?

FileHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is File Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FileHub or File Explorer?

FileHub is rated higher. FileHub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while File Explorer averages 3.9 from 79 ratings.

### Do FileHub or File Explorer have ads?

Both FileHub and File Explorer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileHub or File Explorer?

FileHub ships an update every 5 months, and File Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, FileHub was updated on October 29, 2026 and File Explorer on October 24, 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.*