Comparison

EZ File Explorer vs CX File Explorer & Manager

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

Head to head
About

EZ File Explorer

Manage local and network files with extensive operations like copy, move, delete, rename, compress, and extract. Easily search and categorize files by type, including images, music, and documents.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Network file management
  • Compress and extract files
  • Search and categorize files
  • Copy, move, delete, rename
  • Hide and bookmark files
Features
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RS File Explorer makes it easy to manage your phone's local and network files. Local file management: You can copy, move, delete, rename, compress, extract files and more. Rich file operations: RS File Manager provides many basic file operations, including copying, cutting, deleting, and renaming files. Hide files, bookmark files, share files, compress files, unzip files, etc. are also provided. Search profiles: You can easily search any file you want to search. We also categorize file search. You can quickly filter files in categories, including images, music and videos File classification: RS File Manager categorizes files, you can view respective categories in photos, videos, music, documents, compressed files and manage and view them easily. Compressed file: You can easily manage compressed files, like extracting zip files Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your 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-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription – US$4.99 with 3 days free trial You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/privacy-policy.html

About

CX File Explorer & Manager

This app helps you organize, sort, search, and manage all your files, including documents, photos, and videos. It also supports extracting multiple archive file formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7-Zip.

Highlights
  • Manage device storage
  • Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR, 7z)
  • Browse photos and videos
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
  • Quickly search for files
  • Delete, share, and rename files
Features
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CX File Explorer & Manager is your go-to file manager app to help you easily organize your files. Whether you need to sort, search, or manage your documents, photos, and videos. CX provides a seamless experience. Additionally, it supports extracting multiple archive file formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7-Zip, and 7z, ensuring you can handle all your decompression needs in one convenient place. — MAIN FEATURES — - Manage device storage - Extract archive files (ZIP, RAR and More...) - Browse your photos and videos - Transfer files remotely via Wi-Fi from laptop to iPhone - Quickly search for files - Delete files effortlessly - Share files with ease - Rename files quickly - Copy/Move and paste files seamlessly — FORMATS SUPPORTED — Supports various file formats: Archive, Video, Image, Document, and Audio files. — EASY TO USE — Easy-to-use and powerful file manager for iOS devices with a simple & clear user interface for file management. — SUPPORT — If you have any questions or suggestions regarding CX, feel free to reach out to us at: support@cxmanager.app — LINKS — - Privacy Policy: https://cxmanager.app/privacy - Terms of Use: https://cxmanager.app/terms

Screenshots

EZ File Explorer4 screens
CX File Explorer & Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CX File Explorer & Manager at 4.4 against EZ File Explorer's 3.8. CX File Explorer & Manager also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). EZ File Explorer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. EZ File Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CX File Explorer & Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CX File Explorer & Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CX File Explorer & Manager has 377 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EZ File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 29% of CX File Explorer & Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ File Explorer ships an update every 10 days, CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EZ File Explorer versus CX File Explorer & Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ File ExplorerCX File Explorer & Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (61 ratings)4.4 (377 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61377 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Thi Phuong NinhFatiha Badag

Customer experience

EZ File Explorer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CX File Explorer & Manager

All ratings337 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative67.9%

Bugs and requests

EZ File Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CX File Explorer & Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Email address for support doesn't work
  • App asks to review immediately
  • Can't get in contact with anyone about deleting account

Requested features

5 requests
  • How to get on game files
  • How to open Device Storage on iPhone 13
  • How to put files on there
  • More sense in the app
  • Make it not in English

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EZ File Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • RS File Explorer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
3 purchases

CX File Explorer & Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$14.99

Questions

Is EZ File Explorer free?
EZ File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CX File Explorer & Manager free?
CX File Explorer & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EZ File Explorer or CX File Explorer & Manager?
CX File Explorer & Manager is rated higher. EZ File Explorer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while CX File Explorer & Manager averages 4.4 from 377 ratings.
Do EZ File Explorer or CX File Explorer & Manager have ads?
CX File Explorer & Manager shows ads; EZ File Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, EZ File Explorer or CX File Explorer & Manager?
EZ File Explorer ships an update every 10 days, and CX File Explorer & Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, EZ File Explorer was updated on November 3, 2026 and CX File Explorer & Manager on November 4, 2026.

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