Send Anywhere vs ES File Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Send Anywhere
Easily share any file type, including photos, videos, and music, to any device without registration. Utilize a 6-digit key, shareable links, or direct device notifications for instant, unlimited transfers. Play music and videos directly within the app.
- Unlimited file sharing
- 6-digit key transfer
- Shareable links (48-hour validity)
- Direct device notifications
- In-app music player
- In-app video player with subtitle support
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Send Anywhere: Easy, quick, and unlimited file sharing Send your photos and videos in original size to your PC, share them with your friends, transfer your music files to your iPhone. You can send to anywhere you want instantly, for free. No login or registration required. • 6-Digit Key A security key that lets you send and receive files on Send Anywhere. It will be generated after selecting files. When the key is entered on the receiving device, files will be sent instantly. • Share Link You can generate a link and share with multiple people. Links are valid for 48 hours. • To Device Send a notification to receiving devices, allowing them to receive files without having to enter a key. • Play Music Received music files can be played right in the app! You can even make a music playlist of your own and send the file to your friends. • Play Video Received Video files can be played in Send Anywhere's simple video player! Even multi-language subtitles are supported! Free your iPhone from iTunes. Feedback is always welcome. Please message using 'Send Feedback' menu, or email support@send-anywhere.com with any issues or suggestions.
ES File Explorer
Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.
- File management and sorting
- WiFi and face-to-face file transfer
- ZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression
- Built-in audio/video player
- Cloud storage aggregation
- Remote service access (SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
- PDF and code editor
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ES File Explorer is a local and network file management tool that can help you manage files easily. 【The main function】 -File management You can create new directories, rename, move, delete files, etc. Support file sorting by name, date, size The iPad version supports features such as split screen, picture-in-picture, and drag-and-drop operations between apps - file transfer WiFi transmission function: support the transfer of files between the mobile terminal and the computer terminal Face-to-face fast transfer function: support for transferring files between mobile phones -Compress and decompress Support the compression and decompression of ZIP, RAR, 7Z format files Support Chinese password -Built-in audio and video player Support functions: double-speed playback (0.5~2.0), background playback, small window playback, etc. Can directly play audio and video resources in the network disk, local area, and local area network -Netdisk aggregation No need to download, you can access and use the files in the network disk Support simultaneous login with multiple accounts on the same network disk Support mainstream network disks such as Baidu network disk, google drive, OneDrive, dropbox, etc. -Remote service access: SMB, FTP, WebDAV -Built-in PDF editor Support PDF file browsing PDF file editing: supports highlight, underline, strikethrough, pen and other functions -Built-in novel reader Support TXT, EPUB format, continuous optimization -Built-in code editor Supports browsing and editing of 47 code formats such as json, js, log, java, php, swift, xml, net, etc. Support code theme switching, font size adjustment, encoding format adjustment -Other functions Automatic backup function: support incremental backup of system albums and ES local files to Baidu network disk, SMB, FTP, WebDAV Recycle bin function: support ES local files to be temporarily stored in the ES recycle bin after deletion to prevent file loss Browser: Support web browsing Application lock: protect user privacy and safety ES PRO - When you purchase ES PRO, you will Unlock all premium features. - ES PRO is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - According to the Apple Store policy, your subscription will be automatically renewed after the free trial ends. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. - Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Terms of Service: http://esfile.do-global.com/h5/user_manual.html Privacy Policy: http://www.estrongs.com/privacyStatement/en/index.htm Email: esfileexplorerfeedback@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialESFileExplorer/ YouTube: https://goo.gl/YVXXV3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ES File Explorer at none against Send Anywhere's shown. Send Anywhere's advantage is ratings volume (55K vs 15K). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Send Anywhere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Send Anywhere against 4.6 for ES File Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55K and 15K respectively.
Send Anywhere ships an update monthly, ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Send Anywhere | ES File Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55K ratings) — better | 4.6 (15K ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 55K — better | 15K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc. | Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Send Anywhere
ES File Explorer
User reviews
Send Anywhere
From 55K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy and fast file transfers
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 💡 Versatile cross-platform compatibility
- 🚀 Quick and efficient data transfers
- 👍 Seamless experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
- 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of encryption or privacy features
ES File Explorer
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful file management
- 📁 Extensive file format support
- 🔒 Secure folder access
- 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
- 🔗 Seamless network connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Search functionality issues
- 🔇 Music playback problems
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP
Bugs and requests
Send Anywhere
Reported bugs
2 issues- Received files not appearing in device's photo album
- Issues with file transfer reliability and consistency
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to delete sent files
- File organization and management tools
- Improved video playback and editing capabilities
ES File Explorer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Deleted all user files after update
- Unable to connect to SMB servers
- Video playback issues with certain file types
- Inconsistent behavior when using VPN
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved file compression tools
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Enhanced audio/video playback controls
In-app purchases
Send Anywhere
- Remove Ads 1month$0.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1year$7.991 Year
- Remove Ads$14.99
ES File Explorer
- ES Pro(1 month)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- ES Pro(1 month)$6.991 Month
- ES Pro(1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- ES Pro(1 year)$29.991 Year
- ES remove ads$1.99
- ES lifetime vip$4.99
- ES lifetime vip$6.99
Questions
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