Foldr vs ES File Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foldr
Access, edit, and share all your organization's files from one app. It unifies cloud storage and file servers, offering secure, instant access without VPNs or new accounts. Ideal for seamless document management on the go.
- Unified cloud and file server access
- Live document editing
- Document scanning to PDF
- Secure file sharing
- Bookmark important files
- Passkey and 2FA support
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All your files. One app. Anywhere. Access. Edit. Share. Search. Manage. All with a single sign-in. Foldr brings your organisation’s existing file servers and cloud storage together into one fast, secure, and easy-to-use app. Whether you’re on campus, in the office, or on the move, everything you need is just a tap away. No VPNs. No file juggling. No learning curve. Just instant access to your documents - wherever work happens. Important - A Foldr server is required for this app to work. The app does not provide access on its own. Request a free Foldr server trial at foldr.io/trial. Powerful features, built for real work • No new accounts - Works with your existing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, or Google Workspace • Hybrid cloud, unified - Access file servers, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and Dropbox in one place • Live document editing - Edit Office documents directly without creating duplicates • Go paperless - Scan documents to PDF with automatic capture and alignment • Secure collaboration - Share files and folders with users inside and outside your organisation • Fast access - Bookmark important files and folders for one-tap access • Security first - Built-in support for Passkeys, Two-Factor Authentication and Active Directory password controls
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 in-app purchases: Foldr at none against ES File Explorer's 7. Foldr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ES File Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Foldr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Foldr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Foldr's written reviews are positive against 64% of ES File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Foldr ships an update every 3 months, ES File Explorer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foldr | ES File Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.6 (15K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | 63.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Minnow IT LTD | Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Foldr
ES File Explorer
Bugs and requests
Foldr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Foldr
No in-app purchases
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








